Description
Plum Jelly Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat that combines buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookie dough with a luscious dollop of sweet plum jelly. These cookies are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, making them perfect for any occasion—from holiday gatherings to afternoon tea. Each bite offers a perfect balance of flavors and nostalgia, inviting memories of warm kitchens filled with laughter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup plum jelly
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour, stirring gently until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Roll dough into one-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Use your thumb to create an indentation in each ball and fill with plum jelly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden but still soft. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg