Thumbprint Shortbread Cookies

A classic shortbread thumbprint cookie filled with your favorite flavors of jam. These cookies are buttery and crunchy. A classic cookie loved by all.

Course Christmas Cookies

Cuisine Swedish

Keyword shortbread cookies with jam, shortbread thumbprint cookies, thumbprint shortbread cookie

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 12

cooling time 15

Total Time 47

Servings cookies

Calories 93kcal

Author Eileen Kelly

Equipment

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baking sheet
Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
Measuring Spoons and Cups
Cooling Racks
Parchment Paper
Cookie Scoops, various sizes

Ingredients

1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated white sugar
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup jam, we use ⅓ cup of three different jams Note 1

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking sheets. Set aside.
In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer or using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and creamy, about 2 minutes. Halfway through, scrape down the sides of the bowl to reincorporate the butter and sugar so everything is combined well.
Beat in vanilla extract until blended.
At a low speed on the mixer, slowly beat in the flour until just incorportated.
Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough on the prepared cookie sheets, about 1" apart.
Use an inverted tablespoon to press down on the cookies, flattening them and making a small dip in the center of each cookie.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden brown.
Immediately after baking, press the tablespoon back into each indent, as they likely baked up a bit and aren't as deep.
Cool on the cookie sheet for about 15 minutes.
Fill each cookie thumbprint with approximately 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons jam.

Notes

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Note 1: Our favorite jams for these classic cookies are raspberry, strawberry, blueberry, peach, and orange jam.

Storage:

Thumbprint cookies can be stored in an airtight covered container for up to 7 days.

Freezer Instructions, the jam thumbprint cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months. Prior to adding the jam, place the cookies in a single layer on a cookie sheet in the freezer for about 30 minutes.

Once frozen they can be placed into freezer-safe bags for up to 3 months.

I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes

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