Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)
Soft, buttery shortbread cookies filled with strawberry jam—ideal for spring gatherings or holiday cookie trays. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweet-tart jam make them one to keep handy.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Cookie Base
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Decorative and Filling
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1/2 cup white sugar sprinkles
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1/2 cup strawberry jam
# How to Make It:
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Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and allow it to reach temperature fully.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well dispersed.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula just until fully combined. Avoid overmixing.
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Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 1 to 2 hours to enhance flavor and ease shaping. This step is optional.
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Portion dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Using your thumb or the end of a rolling pin, press a deep indentation into the center of each ball without piercing through.
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Press the tops of each dough ball into a bowl of white sugar sprinkles, then arrange spaced 2 inches apart on a lined baking sheet.
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Carefully spoon strawberry jam into each indentation, avoiding overflow.
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Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 14 to 15 minutes, until the cookie edges are lightly golden.
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Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Arrange cooled cookies on a plate and serve as desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For a cleaner jam center, pipe the jam using a small pastry bag or a zip-top bag with the tip snipped off.