Thumbprint Cookies

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 cup butter

  (room temperature, unsalted)
• ⅓ cup sugar
• ⅓ cup light brown sugar

  (packed)
• 1 large egg yolk
• ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2¼ cup all-purpose flour

  (spooned and leveled)
• 2 teaspoon cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup sugar

  (for rolling)
• ⅓ cup jam

  (or preserves)

Instructions

• 1 Use your stand mixer or hand mixer to beat the butter until light and creamy.
• 2 Add the sugar and brown sugar, and beat at medium speed for about 2 minutes,
  scraping down the bowl as needed. Then, add in the egg yolk and vanilla extract
  and beat well.
• 3 In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Then,
  gradually add the mixture to the wet dough in small increments with the mixer on
  low speed until combined. *This dough is meant to be very crumbly and dry.
• 4 Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop out the dough and use your hands to
  roll it into a smooth ball. *Make sure the dough is very smooth and there are no
  seams so that your cookies don't crack.
• 5 Roll the dough balls in the granulated sugar until fully coated, and then place
  them onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Use your thumb (or a rounded
  teaspoon) to gently press an indention into the center of the balls. Repeat
  until you have used all of the dough.
• 6 Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and allow the cookie dough to chill for
  30 minutes.
• 7 Once chilled, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and place your jam, jelly, or
  preserves into a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat the jam for 5-10 seconds, or
  until you can easily stir it but is not hot.
• 8 Use a spoon to scoop the jam into each of the thumbprint indentions, filling the
  cavity all the way to the brim. Arrange the cookies so that they have 2 inches
  of space between them on the parchment paper-lined baking sheet(s).
• 9 Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-11 minutes, or until the edges are only beginning
  to turn golden.
• 10 Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely.

Nutrition Info