Description
Plum Jelly Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly combines crumbly, buttery dough with a luscious plum filling. These cookies evoke nostalgia and warmth, making them ideal for family gatherings or cozy afternoons. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they are sure to become a cherished favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plum jelly
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in vanilla extract, then gradually mix in flour until just combined.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Create an indentation in each ball using your thumb or a spoon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Let cool slightly before filling each thumbprint with plum jelly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg