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Thumbprint Cookies with Cranberry Jam


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  • Author: Chef Tasty
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious thumbprint cookies filled with sweet cranberry jam.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 0 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0 tsp salt
  • 0 cup cranberry jam
  • 0 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
  3. Add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  4. Roll dough into balls, coat in granulated sugar, and place on baking sheets.
  5. Press thumbprints into each cookie and fill with cranberry jam.
  6. Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are set. Cool on wire racks.

Notes

  • These cookies are great for holidays or any time you need a sweet treat!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 15mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg