Valentine Thumbprint Cookies
Valentine Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful way to celebrate love with their soft, buttery texture and sweet jam filling. These charming cookies are perfect for sharing or indulging yourself while impressing loved ones with their stunning presentation. Dust them with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness, making them the ideal treat for Valentine’s Day or any occasion that calls for a little extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup jam or preserves (strawberry, raspberry, or apricot)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour combined with baking powder and salt until just incorporated.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them two inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Use your thumb to create an indentation in each ball and fill with about half a teaspoon of jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges but still soft in the center. Cool on wire racks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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