For an even richer flavor, use brown butter. Allow the butter to cool and solidify slightly before creaming with the sugar. Toast the walnuts lightly in a dry pan or oven to enhance their nutty flavor. If the dough becomes too soft to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before shaping. Experiment with different types of nuts and jams to create your own signature thumbprint cookies. Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Thumbprint Cookies
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME30 mins
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SERVING24 People
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VIEWS1.2K
Delicate, buttery cookies adorned with a jewel-like center of your favorite fruit preserve. These Thumbprint Cookies are not just a treat; they're a celebration of flavor and texture, perfect for any occasion.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate12 g
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Cholesterol18 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein1 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium59 mg
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Sugar6 g
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Fat5 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Gather all ingredients and ensure the butter is properly softened. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. (5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View In a small bowl, lightly whisk the egg white. Place the toasted walnuts in another small bowl. (3 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and egg yolk until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer. (3 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Gradually add the flour, vanilla extract, and salt to the butter mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix. (2 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Scoop the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Dip each ball in the egg white, allowing any excess to drip off, then roll in the toasted walnuts until well coated. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. (10 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, or until the cookies are slightly puffed. (5 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View Remove the cookies from the oven. Use your thumb or the rounded end of a wooden spoon to gently press an indentation in the center of each cookie. (5 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View Spoon a generous amount of your chosen jam into each thumbprint, filling it to the brim. (5 minutes)
10 Step
Recipe View Return the cookies to the oven and bake for an additional 8 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the jam is bubbly. (8 minutes)
11 Step
Recipe View Remove from the oven and transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely. The jam will firm up as it cools. (15 minutes cooling)
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Talia Pfannerstill
Jan 4, 2024The browned butter trick is genius! It adds such a depth of flavor.
Moriah Ondricka
Oct 10, 2023These are the best thumbprint cookies I've ever had! The texture is perfect.
Gladyce Veum
Feb 9, 2023These cookies are so easy to make and always a hit! I love trying different jam flavors.
Christ Turner
Feb 4, 2023My kids loved helping me make these for Christmas. A new family tradition!
Joey Tillman
Jan 4, 2023I used almond extract instead of vanilla, and it was amazing with apricot jam!
Ford Baumbach
Nov 17, 2022I made these with gluten-free flour, and they turned out great!
Guido Mann
Jun 13, 2022A real family favorite and so simple to make
Wilhelmine Gutkowski
Mar 2, 2022The cookies spread a little more than I expected, so I chilled the dough next time, and it worked perfectly.