Flower Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Experience the joy of baking with these colorful Flower Jam Thumbprint Cookies! Perfect for spring celebrations or as a delightful treat at home, this easy recipe invites creativity in the kitchen. Kids can get involved by using their thumbprints to create flower-shaped indents, which are then filled with their favorite jams. The result is not only visually stunning but also deliciously sweet and buttery. Whether for a tea party, family gathering, or just a fun afternoon activity, these cookies will surely impress everyone. Let’s bring some floral charm to your dessert table!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup softened unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- Jam of your choice for filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Add in the egg and almond extract; mix well.
- Whisk together flour and salt, then gradually add to the butter mixture until combined.
- Roll dough into 1 oz balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, two inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a glass bottom, then use your thumb to create indents.
- Fill each indent with about a teaspoon of jam—do not overfill!
- Chill cookies in the fridge for 15–20 minutes before baking.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Allow cooling before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg