Jam Thumbprint Cookies

This classic holiday cookie is buttery and chewy with a delicious pocket filled with jam.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Method Bake

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings cookies

Calories 114

Preheat oven to 325F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, toss together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
2 & 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 or 4 minutes.
1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, 1 cup (200g) white sugar
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix in the egg, vanilla and almond extract (if using) until incorporated.
1 large egg, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp almond extract
With the mixer on low, stir in half flour until just combined. Repeat with the remaining flour.
Roll the dough into 1" balls and place about 1" apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon dipped in flour, 1/4 tsp measuring spoon, or your thumb, make an indent halfway down each cookie.
Fill each indentation with the jam of your choice. Slightly overfill so that's it's rounded on top because the jam will flatten out as the cookies bake.
1 cup jam
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges just start to brown. Let cookies cool enough to touch before transferring to wire rack.

Leftover cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days.