Description
Bake delicious Christmas shortbread thumbprint cookies with this simple recipe Perfect for holiday treats and gatherings 155 chars
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 cup of unsalted butter (softened)
½ cup of granulated sugar
½ cup of powdered sugar (for rolling)
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
½ cup of fruit preserves or jam (for filling)
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
Mix in the vanilla extract, followed by gradually adding the all-purpose flour, stirring until combined.
Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
Take spoonfuls of dough and roll them into balls about 1 inch in diameter, placing them on the baking sheet 2 inches apart.
Using your thumb (or back of a spoon), press down gently in the center of each cookie to create an indentation.
Fill each thumbprint with a teaspoon of fruit preserves or jam.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
A quick and delicious recipe for Christmas Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies, perfect for festive occasions and holiday gifting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 Cookies
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
