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Classic Thumbprint Cookies

Classic Thumbprint Cookies: Sweet Bites of Nostalgia

Classic Thumbprint Cookies are sweet, nostalgic treats with customizable fillings that charm any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure preferred
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour gluten-free blends can be used
  • ¼ teaspoon salt kosher or sea salt works well
Filling
  • ½ cup fruit preserves choose flavors like raspberry, apricot, or strawberry
  • ½ cup chocolate ganache rich filling for chocolate lovers

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • wooden spoon
  • Spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
  3. Whisk together flour and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  5. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Shape tablespoon-sized portions into balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
  8. Press an indentation into the center of each cookie ball.
  9. Fill indentations with fruit preserves or chocolate ganache.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges just begin to turn golden.
  11. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

To maintain the shape of the cookies, ensure to chill the dough properly and avoid overmixing.

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