Les Madeleines Thumbprint Cookies

Delight your taste buds with the irresistible charm of Les Madeleines Thumbprint Cookies—a fusion of French elegance and classic thumbprint cookie tradition. These tender, buttery cookies are infused with fragrant lemon zest and a hint of vanilla, delivering a delicate and refreshing flavor in every bite. The cookie dough is skillfully shaped and filled with your choice of luscious jam or indulgent chocolate spread, creating a sweet and tangy or rich and creamy center. Perfectly golden around the edges and soft in the middle, these cookies are ready in just 35 minutes, making them an effortless yet impressive addition to any dessert table. For an extra touch of refinement, dust them with powdered sugar before serving. Whether you’re hosting an afternoon tea or searching for a crowd-pleasing treat, these thumbprint cookies are destined to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 113 grams unsalted butter
• 100 grams granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 2 large eggs
• 180 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 100 grams jam or chocolate spread
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and sea salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Beat in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and eggs, one at a time, until fully combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them gently between your hands to form smooth balls.

Step 7

Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, gently press a small indentation into the center of each dough ball.

Step 9

Fill each indentation with a small amount of jam or chocolate spread, being careful not to overfill.

Step 10

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. The centers should remain soft.

Step 11

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

If desired, dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant finish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(622.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2360.0

Total Fat 108.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 622.2mg	0%
Sodium 1118.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 328.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g	0%
Total Sugars 166.0g
Protein 31.5g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 125.3mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 426.8mg	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: 40.4%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 54.3%