Jam Thumbprints

One of the most classic cookies around, thumbprints are made by pressing your thumb (or another finger) into the center of a ball of dough. These thumbprints are filled with jam for a burst of sweetness in every bite.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
• ⅓ cup strawberry preserves

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets, or line with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, vanilla, and salt. Gradually mix in flour.

3. Shape dough into 3/4 inch balls. Dip in lightly beaten egg whites, then roll in finely chopped walnuts. Place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets. Press down center of each with thumb/ make an indentation with your thumb 4 fingers together making an “OK” sign..

4 Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until golden brown . Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely . Just before serving , fill centers of cookies with strawberry preserves

Nutrition Facts

• Serving size: 1 cookie
• Calories: 120
• Fat: 7 g
• Saturated fat: 2.5 g
• Unsaturated fat: 3.5 g
• Trans fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 14 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Fiber: 0.6 g

How do you make jam cookie centers?

Using a small cookie scoop, scoop 1” balls onto prepared baking sheets. Press a thumbprint into center of each ball, 1/2” deep. Fill with a small spoonful of jam. Bake until edges of cookies are golden, 13 to 14 minutes.

To make the jam centers for these cookies, you’ll need a small cookie scoop and some jam. Scoop out 1-inch balls of dough onto your prepared baking sheet, then use your thumb to press a depression into the center of each one. Fill the depressions with a small spoonful of jam, then bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown.

What are thumbprint cookies made of?

Thumbprint cookies are a classic cookie recipe made with a simple sugar cookie dough.

How do you use a piping bag for biscuits?

A piping bag is a bag made of cloth, paper, or plastic, with a pointed end and a large, round opening. It is used to fill and shape doughs such as doughnuts, pies, pastries, and biscuits.

To use a piping bag for biscuits, first cut the tip off the bag to create an opening that is about 1 inch in diameter. Next, add your biscuit dough to the piping bag. Finally, hold the piping bag over a baking sheet and pipe out small circles of dough onto the sheet. Bake according to your recipe’s instructions.

What can you fill thumbprint cookies with?

There are many different types of thumbprint cookies, but the most common type is made with a jam filling. The jam can be any flavor you like, but some of the most popular flavors include raspberry, apricot, strawberry and cherry. You can also experiment with other fruit fillings or even chocolate or peanut butter.

What jam are good for thumbprint cookies?

There are many different types of jam that can be used for thumbprint cookies, but some are better than others. Raspberry, blackberry, and apricot jams are all excellent choices. They have a strong flavor that complements the cookie well, and they also hold their shape well when baked.