Mulberry Thumbprint Jam Cookies
Mulberry Thumbprint Jam Cookies are a heavenly treat that combines soft, buttery cookies with a luscious center of sweet mulberry jam. Perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home, these cookies evoke nostalgic memories of summer days spent picking mulberries. With their beautiful presentation and delightful flavor, they are sure to impress family and friends while being easy enough for bakers of all skill levels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup mulberry jam (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place on prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Create an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill each indentation with about half a teaspoon of mulberry jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg