Description
These Christmas thumbprint cookies are festive treats filled with jam or chocolate.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup jam or chocolate for filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
- Add egg yolk and vanilla, mix well.
- Stir in flour and salt until combined.
- Roll dough into balls and place on baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in the center of each ball with your thumb.
- Fill the indentations with jam or chocolate.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Use your favorite jam for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas thumbprint cookies