🍓 Jam Thumbprint Cookies That Just Channel Nostalgia
Soft, buttery, and filled with sweet jam, these classic cookies are like a warm hug from grandma. Simple to make, but packed with old-fashioned charm. 💛
🧾 Ingredients:
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg 🥚
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup fruit jam (strawberry, raspberry, or your fave 🍓🍑🍒)
👩🍳 Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
Scoop and roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to gently press a well into the center of each ball.
Fill each indent with about ½ tsp of your favorite jam.
Bake for 12–14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
🍪 Tip:
Want extra nostalgia? Dust them with powdered sugar once cooled for that bakery-style finish. 💭✨