Emeril's Raspberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

Brighten up your cookie jar with Emeril’s Raspberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies, a delightful treat that blends buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread with zesty lemon zest and a sweet touch of raspberry preserves. These easy-to-make cookies are perfect for any occasion, featuring a tender dough rolled into balls and pressed to hold a jewel-like center of fruity jam. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, they’re an effortless yet impressive dessert to whip up. A hint of optional powdered sugar adds the perfect finishing touch to these citrusy, fruit-filled bites. Whether for holiday gatherings or teatime indulgence, these gorgeous thumbprint cookies are sure to be a star at the table!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Raspberry preserves
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Mix in the vanilla extract and lemon zest until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 7

Use your thumb or the back of a small spoon to gently press an indentation into the center of each cookie.

Step 8

Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry preserves.

Step 9

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

If desired, dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(660.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2616.3

Total Fat 98.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 248mg	0%
Sodium 650.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 411.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.5g	0%
Total Sugars 196.1g
Protein 28.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 76.3mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 341.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.5%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 62.2%