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A tray of golden Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies with bright red jam centers on a wire cooling rack
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Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 145kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sal t
  • 2 1/4 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
  • Beat in the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
  • Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  • Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Using your thumb or the back of a small measuring spoon, press a deep indentation into the center of each dough ball.
  • Fill each indentation with approximately 1/2 teaspoon of strawberry jam.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.