Ina Garten Jam Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
Ina Garten Jam Thumbprint Cookies Recipe is sweet, soft and very cute. These cookies have buttery dough and shiny jam centers. Kids and adults both love them. They look fancy but are very easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam or any favorite jam
- Optional: shredded coconut or chopped nuts for coating
Instructions
Cream the butter and sugar
- Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This step traps air. It helps cookies become tender and soft after baking.
Add vanilla and dry ingredients
- Add vanilla, flour and salt to the bowl. Mix gently until dough forms. Do not overmix or cookies may become tough and dry.
Shape the dough balls
- Roll small dough balls using your hands. Keep sizes the same for even baking. Place them on lined baking sheet with space between.
Make thumbprints in the dough
- Press your thumb or spoon in each ball gently. Make a small well in center. This space will hold the shiny sweet jam filling.
Fill with jam
- Spoon a little jam into each well carefully. Do not overfill or it spills. Use any flavor you love like strawberry or apricot.
Bake the cookies
- Bake until edges turn light golden. Centers stay soft and jam bubbles slightly. Cool on rack before serving so jam sets nicely.
Notes
- Use soft room temperature butter
- Do not overbake or cookies dry out
- Chill dough if too sticky
- Use good quality jam for best taste
- Roll dough evenly for even baking
- Add coconut coating for extra flavor
- Let cookies cool fully before storing