Description
Raspberry thumbprint cookies are a delightful blend of buttery cookie dough and sweet raspberry jam, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. These charming cookies feature a soft texture and a vibrant jam center that is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or simply indulging in a sweet craving, this easy recipe yields beautiful results in less than an hour. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create these elegant cookies that are not only delicious but also visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup softened butter
- 3/4 cup sugar (divided)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons water
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter with 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla using an electric mixer for about 2–3 minutes. Add the egg and blend well.
- Gradually add the dry mixture until combined; chill the dough for one hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls, coat in remaining sugar, and place on prepared sheets.
- Create indentations in each ball using your thumb or a rounded spoon.
- Bake for about 13–16 minutes until edges are lightly browned; cool on wire racks.
- Melt raspberry jam; spoon into cookie indentations once cooled.
- For icing, mix confectioners’ sugar with vanilla extract and water until smooth; drizzle over cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 87
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg