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Blackberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Irresistible Blackberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies to Savor

Delight in these Blackberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies that blend sweet and tangy flavors in a melt-in-your-mouth cookie.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Filling
  • ½ cup blackberry jam

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • measuring spoons
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and eggs, mixing well after each addition until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Scoop out portions of dough and roll into 1-inch balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheets. Indent the center of each ball with your thumb.
  6. Fill each indentation with about half a teaspoon of blackberry jam.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are soft. Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be made with different jams like raspberry or apricot for variety.

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