How to Make Jam Thumbprints - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few cookies as delightful and satisfying as Jam Thumbprints. These sweet treats are a classic in the world of baking, known for their buttery texture and irresistible jam filling. Whether you're making them for a holiday gathering, a special occasion, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, Jam Thumbprints are sure to be a hit with anyone who tries them.

These cookies are not only delicious, but they're also visually appealing with their colorful jam centers. They add a pop o...

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
  • ¾ cup finely chopped walnuts
  • ⅓ cup strawberry preserves

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets or line them with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, vanilla, and salt. Gradually mix in flour.
  • Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls. Dip in lightly beaten egg whites, then roll in finely chopped walnuts. Place 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Press down the centers of each with your thumb.
  • Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Just before serving, fill centers of cookies with strawberry preserves.
  • Nutrition

    126 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 90mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 32mg