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Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies: A Sweet Holiday Tradition

Delight your holiday gatherings with Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies, a buttery treat filled with sweet raspberry jam.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Sugar granulated
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt fine
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Raspberry Jam
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or non-dairy milk

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheets
  • piping bag
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Beat unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl on high speed for about 1 minute until pale and creamy.
  2. Gradually add sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing on medium speed until combined.
  3. Slowly incorporate flour and salt, mixing on low speed until a cohesive dough forms.
  4. Scoop out portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on lined baking sheets.
  5. Press thumb into each ball to create an indent, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Fill each indent with about ½ teaspoon of raspberry jam.
  7. Bake cookies for approximately 14-15 minutes until lightly golden at the edges.
  8. Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Combine powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then glaze cookies once cooled.
  10. Allow the glaze to set for about 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results. Experiment with different jam flavors for variety.

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