Best 6 Thumbprint Cookies Iv Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Searching for the perfect thumbprint cookie recipe can be a daunting task, with countless variations and individual preferences to consider. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to expand your repertoire or a novice just starting to explore the world of thumbprint cookies, finding a recipe that yields delicious, visually appealing, and easy-to-make cookies is essential. This article aims to guide you through the vast landscape of thumbprint cookie recipes, providing insights and recommendations to help you create the perfect batch of these delectable treats.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THUMBPRINT COOKIES I



Thumbprint Cookies I image

I usually make these around Christmas.

Provided by C. Keith

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
⅔ cup any flavor fruit jam
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.
  • Separate egg, reserving egg white. Cream butter or margarine, sugar, and egg yolk.
  • Add vanilla, flour and salt, mixing well.
  • Shape dough into balls. Roll in egg white, then walnuts. Place on cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 5 minutes.
  • Remove cookies from oven. With thumb, dent each cookie. Put jelly or preserves in each thumbprint. Bake for another 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 116 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

PERFECT THUMBPRINT COOKIES



Perfect Thumbprint Cookies image

My mother, Pauline, made really nice thumbprint cookies, but I never wrote down her recipe. I knew the ingredients, but unless you have the right proportions, you won't get that perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture. So, I did an image search and found a recipe that looked very similar, credited to a great-grandma named Mitzi. Since my last name is Mitzewich, that pretty much sealed the deal. In case you can't decide between a shortbread-focused cookie and a more jammy one, here's how to make both.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
⅓ cup unsifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon almond extract
¼ teaspoon fine salt
1 large egg yolk
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar, or as needed
½ cup fruit jam, divided
1 cup powdered sugar, or as needed
1 tablespoon milk, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix butter and powdered sugar together with a rubber spatula until creamy. Add vanilla extract, almond extract, salt, and egg yolk. Mix with the spatula. Add flour and blend until just combined.
  • Use a sorbet scoop to portion dough into 1/2-ounce (1-tablespoon) balls. Roll balls in a plate of white sugar to coat; roll again between your palms. Place several inches apart on a silicone-lined baking sheet. Flatten balls lightly with your fingers.
  • To make shortbread cookies with a little jam, poke a well into each cookie using the end of a thick wooden spoon dusted with powdered sugar or using one of your fingers. Fill cookies with fruit jam. Tap baking sheet against the counter to let jam settle.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops are barely blonde and bottoms are slightly golden, about 15 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack before icing.
  • Meanwhile, mix powdered sugar with a little milk until you have a consistency that will hold its shape when piped. Pipe icing on top of cookies in a zigzag pattern. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
  • For a more jam-forward cookie, press your thumb into the cookies to make large, shallow indentations. Spoon in jam. Tap baking sheet against the counter.
  • Bake until not quite golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let rest on pan for 5 minutes before transferring a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 33.2 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

THUMBPRINT COOKIES



Thumbprint Cookies image

I started looking for a thumbprint recipe and found this one I have changed it a bit to fit my families tastes. These are a great holiday cookies. I have also dyed the dough orange for Halloween. These are very versatile.

Provided by Leanne

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 32-40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup margarine
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup red jelly preserves
1/2 cup of chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat margarine and sugar together until fluffy; add vanilla and egg and beat well.
  • Stir in flour and baking powder.
  • Roll into balls and press thumb into the middle of the cookie, fill with half a tsp or so of jelly.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.5, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 5.8, Sodium 60.4, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 7.9, Protein 1.1

THUMBPRINT COOKIES



Thumbprint cookies image

These easy cookies with a fruity jam filling are perfect teatime treats. Make a batch as a weekend project and fill your biscuit tin with sweet bites

Provided by Einfach Backen Team

Time 1h

Yield Makes 55-60 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 7

250g plain flour
70g icing sugar, plus about 2 tbsp for dusting
8g vanilla sugar, or 8g caster sugar plus 1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon zest
150g butter, cut into cubes
2 egg yolks
100g redcurrant jelly (or raspberry jam)

Steps:

  • For the shortcrust pastry, sift the flour and icing sugar into a mixing bowl. Add the vanilla sugar, lemon zest and a pinch of salt. Rub the butter into the flour mixture until it is incorporated and then mix in egg yolks. Knead everything into a compact smooth dough. Wrap the dough and chill it for 1 hour.
  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator and bring it to room temperature for 10 minutes. Form the dough into a long roll and divide it into 60 equal portions. Form a small ball from each portion and place it on a baking sheet covered with baking parchment (you will need two or more sheets). Press a dip (for the jam) into each ball with the handle of a wooden spoon.
  • Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Heat the jelly or jam in a saucepan until it melts. Use a teaspoon to fill the dips in the dough balls.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, then allow to cool completely. Finally, dust the cookies with some icing sugar. The cookies can be stored in an airtight container for several weeks.

THUMBPRINT COOKIES III



Thumbprint Cookies III image

Like a butter cookie rolled in nuts with jam in the center. I make these every Christmas to give to relatives and friends. They all love this cookie! For even more flavorful cookies, try using almond extract instead of the vanilla.

Provided by DEANMONA

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup seedless raspberry jam
2 cups finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat butter and sugar in large bowl at low speed until mixture becomes fluffy. Separate the eggs and beat in egg yolks, vanilla and salt until blended. Add flour all at once. Beat at low speed, scraping side of bowl often, 2 minutes or until well mixed.
  • Beat egg whites, slightly.
  • Roll dough into 1 inch balls and dip each ball into egg whites. Roll in nuts. Place about 1 inch apart on greased sheets. Make a depression in center of each cookie with thumb.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes or until light brown. Cool on wire rack. Fill with jam. To Make Ahead: Cookies can be frozen after baking if you do not put jam in them. The cookies can also be dusted with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 47.8 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 27.5 mg, Sugar 9 g

THUMBPRINT COOKIES II



Thumbprint Cookies II image

Small, delicious cookies with a small indentation filled with jam or preserves. Use your favorite nuts to coat the cookies.

Provided by Kathleen Dickerson

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

Time 43m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter, room temperature
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup finely chopped pecans
⅓ cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
  • Separate the egg, reserving the egg white. Mix the butter and brown sugar; beat in the egg yolk. Stir in the vanilla. Mix in the flour and salt, stirring until well blended.
  • Lightly beat the egg white.
  • Shape the dough into balls. Roll in beaten egg white, then nuts. Place the cookies on the baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
  • Remove cookies from oven. With thumb, dent each cookie. Put jelly or preserves in each thumbprint. Bake for another 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 113.8 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the cookies spread and bake evenly.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Use a cookie scoop to measure the dough: This will ensure that all of the cookies are the same size and shape.
  • Press the thumbprint into the cookies before baking: This will create a space for the jam or filling.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown: This will ensure that the cookies are cooked through.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before filling them: This will prevent the filling from melting and running out of the cookies.

Conclusion:

Thumbprint cookies are a classic and delicious treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of fillings. Whether you like them with traditional jam, a sweet and tangy lemon curd, or a rich and creamy chocolate ganache, thumbprint cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Related Topics