Jam Thumbprint cookies are one of the all time classics in my home during the Christmas season. The first time I made these was just before the first cookie party I ever hosted. In this post I share my recipe and unique images from years past. Don’t forget to scroll down and get your free recipe that is printable so you can add it to your cookbook.
Jam Thumbprint Cookies Secret Ingredients
Over the years I have tried different variations of this Jam Thumbprint Cookie recipe. It has come to my conclusion after many different cookie tastings (and baking) that using homemade jam is THE BEST! If you don’t have time to make your own jam with seasonal berries be sure to use a jam preserve you love to eat by itself. Kind of like the rule for using wine in your cooking: Only use what you would drink or eat on its own. Below are the simple ingredients needed for this all time favorite cookie.
- sugar
- vanilla
- flour
- sweetened coconut flakes
- jam
- egg
Don’t be afraid to try new jams and curds. This year I found a lemon curd at Aldi that I tried in this recipe. It ended up being the first cookie gone at the Cookie Party! In the years to come I hope to try making my own lemon curd so stay tuned!
Below you will find the easy to read and print recipe card. I hope you take advantage and save this for your recipe files. Scroll down to the bottom of my blog and leave a comment to let me know what you think of the jam thumbprint cookies recipe.
Thumbprint Cookie Recipe
Taste the homemade jam in the middle of a coconut buttery salty crust cookie is the highlight of my Christmas get togethers.
Level: Easy | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Bake Time: 18-20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
- 7 ounces sweetened flaked coconut
- Raspberry and/or apricot jam
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2.In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together
the butter and sugar until they are just combined before
adding the vanilla.
3.Sift together the flour and salt in a separate bowl. With the
mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture to the creamed
butter and sugar until the dough starts to come together.
4.On a floured surface, roll together into a flat ball.. Wrap in
plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
5.With your fingers, make the dough into 1 inch balls. Set aside
until you have 48 balls.
6.Dip each ball into the egg wash and then roll it in coconut.
Place the balls on an ungreased cookie sheet and press a light
indentation into the top of each with your finger.
7.Add about 1/4 teaspoon of your favorite jam into each thumb
indentation.
8.Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the coconut is a golden brown.
Note: Store in air tight container for up to a week.
Here is the Thumbprint Cookie Recipe PDF Card you can Print.
Favorite Cookie Recipes
Tis the season to pull out the old recipe box and whip up some of your grandmas’ traditional cookies. It is always a fun time to invite friends over for a good old fashion COOKIE PARTY! I had to share a photo of my first Christmas Cookie Party with the table filled with favorite recipes that we shared with one another. I still have a little binder filled with different cookie events hosted as early as my high school days. Never too late to start new traditions during the winter season.
Let’s Connect
Do you have a favorite Christmas or Winter season cookie you love to make each year? I would love to hear from you so be sure to send feedback on the space provided. If you made my cookie please leave a comment so I can share your review on my post.
Happy Holidays,
