Description
These Flower Jam Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful spring treat that kids will love to help make. With a buttery almond flavor and a sweet jam center, they’re perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
2 â…” Cups all-purpose flour
2 Sticks (1 cup) softened unsalted butter
â…” Cup sugar
1 Large egg (room temperature)
1 teaspoon Almond extract
¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
Jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined to form a dough.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Using your thumb, press down in the center of each ball to make an indent.
- Fill each indent with your choice of jam.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies can be filled with any jam of your choice, such as raspberry, apricot, or strawberry. Enjoy making them with your kids during spring!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Flower Jam Thumbprint Cookies, spring treat, kid-friendly cookies, baking with children