Thumbprint Cookies with Jam

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Sweet, buttery, and filled with fruity jam, these Valentine’s Day Thumbprint Cookies with Jam are the perfect treat for sharing the love.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Chill Time30

Total Time1

Course: 100 Best Cookies Recipes on the Planet

Cuisine: American

Keyword: heart cookie, Linzer cookie recipe, valentines, valentines cookies, valentines recipes

Servings:

Author: Carrian Cheney

Chop 4 ounces of the white baking bar or chips, set aside.
4 oz White Baking Bark

In a standing mixer or bowl with a handheld mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until softened.
1 Cup Butter
Add the sugars and beat until combined.
⅓ Cup Sugar, ⅓ Cup Brown Sugar
Beat in egg yolk and extracts.
1 Egg Yolk, ½ teaspoon Vanilla, ¼ teaspoon Almond Extract
Beat in the flour, cornstarch and salt.
2 ¾ Cup Flour, ½ teaspoon Salt, 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
Scoop cookie dough into 1 Tablespoon-sized balls and roll very well (so that the dough is round and no cracks/seams show).
Place on a wax-paper covered plate or small cookie sheet. Use your thumb or the rounded back of a teaspoon to gently press an indent in the center of the cookie dough. You can do two thumbprints side by side to make a heart if you want. Repeat until all of the dough has been used.
Transfer cookie dough to freezer and chill for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, place your jam in a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 5-10 seconds or until jam is no longer firm and is easy to stir.
½ Cup Seedless Jam
Spoon jam into each thumbprint, filling each indent to the very brim.
Place cookies at least 2" apart on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet and bake at 375℉ for 9-11 minutes or until edges are just beginning to turn golden brown.
Allow cookies to cool completely. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

In certain areas, you might need to reduce the flour by 2 Tablespoons so they dough doesn't end up too dry.

Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag for up to 3 days at room temperature.