Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Best special occasion Thumbprint Cookies Recipe, a delightful treat perfect for holiday gatherings. These charming cookies feature a buttery base and a sweet jam filling that will captivate your taste buds. Easy to make, even for novice bakers, these cookies are not only visually appealing but also a wonderful way to involve kids in the kitchen. Customize your jam filling to suit personal preferences and enjoy them as delightful gifts or festive treats at any holiday event.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup margarine
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- Jam (strawberry or raspberry)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, cream together margarine and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- 3. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder together before gradually adding to the wet mixture until fully combined.
- 4. Shape the dough into one-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indentation in each ball.
- 5. Spoon jam into each indentation without overfilling.
- 6. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden around the edges. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg