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Thumbprint Cookies

simple butter cookies, filled with fruit curd or jam
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Dessert, Sweets & Treats
Cuisine American
Servings 2 dozen

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Stand mixer w/ paddle attachment
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • 1 tbsp spoon cookie scoop

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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.