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Thumbprint jam cookie

Grandma's Old-Fashioned Thumbprint Cookies

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 36 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup jam or preserves raspberry, strawberry, or apricot work beautifully
  • Powdered sugar for dusting optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
  5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  6. Make center indentations with thumb or spoon; do not press through.
  7. Fill each indentation with about ½ teaspoon of jam.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are just starting to turn golden. The centers should still look pale.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.