Soft Christmas Thumbprint Cookies
Tender, buttery cookies filled with jam or chocolate, perfect for holiday trays or as a simple treat with coffee.
Ingredients
Cookie Base Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature for best mixing.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Room temperature is preferred.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling
- Your choice of jam or chocolate for filling Red or green jam for festive colors.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Use your thumb or a spoon to create an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Fill each indentation with your choice of jam or chocolate.
Baking
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
If the dough becomes sticky, chill for 15 minutes to make rolling easier. You can also dust with powdered sugar for a snowy look.