For us at Delish, the holiday season isn’t truly complete without jammy thumbprint cookies. These Christmas cookies are not only the cutest homemade food gift for family and friends, but are the perfect sweet end to your holiday celebration.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 c.
all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp.
baking powder
- 1/2 tsp.
kosher salt
- 3/4 c.
(1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1/2 c.
granulated sugar
- 1
large egg
- 1 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 c.
assorted jams, for filling cookies
Description
- Step 1Preheat oven to 350º and line two baking sheets with parchment. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 2In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla, then add dry ingredients in two batches until incorporated.
- Step 3Using 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.
- Step 4Bake until edges of cookies are golden, 13 to 14 minutes. Cool on baking sheets before serving.
