Thumbprint Cookies
simple butter cookies, filled with fruit curd or jam
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Sweets & Treats
Cuisine American
- 1 c unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 c granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks, room temp
- 1 t vanilla
- 1/4 t salt
- 2-1/3 c flour
- 1/2 c jam or fruit curd
Preheat the oven to 350 deg. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until combined. Mix in yolks, vanilla and salt until combined. Mix in flour.
Scoop cookies with a 1 tablespoon scoop onto prepared trays. With a rounded teaspoon, indent each ball. Spoon ½ a teaspoon of jam into each indention.
Bake for 12-14 min or until cookies are set and lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let them cool for 10 min. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.