Description
Delightful Patriotic Thumbprint Cookies perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup raspberry jam
- ½ cup blueberry jam
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, and beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop out the dough and roll it into balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Using your thumb or the back of a teaspoon, make an indentation in the center of each dough ball. Fill each indentation with a teaspoon of raspberry jam or blueberry jam.
- Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with red, white, and blue sprinkles.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For a twist, try using different flavored jams such as strawberry or apricot.
- You can also add a teaspoon of almond extract for a unique flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg