Best special occasion Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful special occasion thumbprint cookies! This easy and scrumptious recipe combines buttery cookie dough with luscious jam centers, creating a perfect treat for holiday gatherings or as thoughtful homemade gifts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 16 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until creamy. Beat in the vanilla extract and egg until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Roll small portions of dough into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Make an indentation in each ball using your thumb or a cookie cutter.
- Fill each indentation with your choice of jam, being careful not to overfill.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg