Fruity Thumbprint Cookies (Printable)

Buttery tender cookies filled with vibrant fruit preserves—perfect for teatime or festive occasions.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

02 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar

03 - 2 large egg yolks

04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

05 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

07 - 1/2 cup assorted fruit jams or preserves

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

02 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

03 - Mix in egg yolks and vanilla extract until well combined.

04 - Add flour and salt; mix until soft dough forms.

05 - Roll tablespoon portions into balls. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.

06 - Press thumb or small spoon into center of each ball to make a well.

07 - Fill each indentation with 1/2 teaspoon jam.

08 - Bake for 13–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.

09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

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The dough comes together in under ten minutes with ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now
Everyone gets to choose their favorite jam filling, making these cookies feel personal and thoughtful
They freeze beautifully so you can keep a batch ready for unexpected guests or sudden cookie cravings

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Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels too soft or sticky to work with, this prevents the cookies from spreading too much
If the jam starts to sink into the dough before baking, pop the trays in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm everything up
The cookies continue to firm as they cool, so do not overbake them thinking they need more time to set

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Rotate your baking sheets halfway through baking time to ensure even golden color on all cookies
If your thumbprints start to lose their shape before baking, chill the formed cookies for 10 minutes before filling them with jam