Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Apricot Filled Thumbprint Cookies, a sweet treat that combines buttery, melt-in-your-mouth goodness with a tangy apricot jam center. These cookies are easy to make and perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to festive celebrations. With their charming thumbprint design and customizable jam fillings, they’re sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy them as a snack with coffee or tea, or present them on a dessert platter for a stunning display. Whip up a batch today and experience the blissful contrast of flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (+ additional for rolling)
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup apricot jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Mix in egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract until combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing on low speed until fully combined.
- Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls, then coat in granulated sugar before placing on baking sheets.
- Use the back of a teaspoon to create indentations in each ball and fill with apricot jam.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly golden on the bottom.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg