Flower Jam Thumbprint Cookies (Printable)

Buttery cookies with jewel-like centers of fragrant flower jam that melt in your mouth

# What You'll Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg yolk
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour

→ Filling

07 - 1/3 cup flower jam (rose, elderflower, violet, or preferred floral jam)

→ Optional Garnish

08 - Powdered sugar for dusting

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Mix in egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Add salt and flour, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Scoop tablespoon portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart.
06 - Press thumb or back of small spoon into center of each dough ball to form a well.
07 - Spoon approximately 1/2 teaspoon of flower jam into each indentation.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar once cooled if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The floral jam creates these pockets of perfumed sweetness that feel luxurious yet the cookies come together in under an hour
  • These cookies strike that perfect balance between fancy tea party treat and comforting homemade goodness
02 -
  • Overfilling the jam wells causes bubbling and spilling during baking which makes these beautiful cookies look messy
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before shaping prevents excessive spreading and keeps those thumbprint centers deep enough to hold the jam
03 -
  • If your jam is too thick to spoon easily warm it slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds
  • Use a 1/4 teaspoon measure to fill the wells rather than guessing for consistent results every time

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