Recipe Details

Thumbprint Cookies

Main Dishes
Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 c. 

    all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 tsp. 

    baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp. 

    kosher salt

  • 3/4 c. 

    (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened

  • 1/2 c. 

    granulated sugar

  • 1 

    large egg

  • 1 tsp. 

    pure vanilla extract

  • 1/3 c. 

    assorted jams, for filling cookies

Description

  1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350º and line two baking sheets with parchment. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Step 2In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla, then add dry ingredients in two batches until incorporated.
  3. Step 3Using a small cookie scoop, scoop 1” balls onto prepared baking sheets. Press a thumbprint into center of each ball, 1/2” deep. Fill with a small spoonful of jam.
  4. Step 4Bake until edges of cookies are golden, 13 to 14 minutes. Cool on baking sheets before serving.