Blackberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Soft, buttery cookies with a sweet and tangy blackberry jam center, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup (130g) granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) salt
- 1/2 cup blackberry jam (approximately, for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until the dough comes together. It should be soft but not sticky.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, press a deep indentation into each dough ball.
- Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of blackberry jam into each thumbprint.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.
Notes
Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes if your kitchen is warm to help the cookies hold their shape. Use high-quality or homemade blackberry jam for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Protein: 1
Keywords: thumbprint cookies, blackberry jam cookies, holiday cookies, easy dessert, buttery cookies