Thumbprint Cookies
Delightful cookies with a jam-filled center, perfect for sharing and enjoying with friends and family.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs (separated)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 3/4 cup jam (any kind)
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar, add egg yolks and vanilla, then mix in flour and salt.
- Chill dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls, dip in frothy egg whites, then roll in nuts if using.
- Place on baking sheets, press thumb into center, and fill with jam.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes until firm, then cool.
Notes
Ensure not to press too hard when making the well to prevent the cookie from breaking.