Mom's Thumbprint Cookies

Delightfully simple and nostalgically sweet, Mom's Thumbprint Cookies are a timeless treat that brings warmth to any occasion. These soft, buttery cookies are rolled by hand and beautifully accented with a dollop of your favorite jam or preserves, like raspberry, strawberry, or apricot, which adds a pop of color and a burst of fruity flavor. Featuring pantry staples such as unsalted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour, these cookies come together with just 20 minutes of prep time. The thumbprint indentation is both a charming touch and a hands-on activity perfect for kids or family baking sessions. Lightly golden around the edges and optionally dusted with powdered sugar, these cookies are perfect for holiday celebrations, afternoon tea, or gifting. Simple to make yet irresistibly elegant, Mom’s Thumbprint Cookies are a classic recipe everyone will adore!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:13 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup favorite jam or preserves (e.g., raspberry, strawberry, apricot)
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture and beat until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Place the ball on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough, spacing the balls about 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, press a shallow indentation into the center of each dough ball. Be careful not to press all the way through the dough.

Step 8

Fill the indentation in each cookie with about 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite jam or preserves.

Step 9

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. The cookies should remain fairly pale overall.

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, lightly dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.

Step 12

Serve and enjoy! Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(356.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1313.1

Total Fat 2.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 593.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 298.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 115.5g
Protein 24.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 32.6mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 257.3mg	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: 1.6%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 90.9%