Flower Jam Thumbprint Cookies (Print)

Buttery golden cookies filled with fragrant floral jam centers create an elegant afternoon treat.

# What You Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg yolk
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour

→ Filling

07 - 1/3 cup flower jam (rose, elderflower, violet, or preferred floral jam)

→ Optional Garnish

08 - Powdered sugar for dusting

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Mix in egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Add salt and flour, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
05 - Scoop tablespoon portions and roll into balls. Place on prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart.
06 - Press thumb or back of small spoon into center of each dough ball to create a deep indentation.
07 - Fill each well with 1/2 teaspoon of flower jam, being careful not to overfill.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are just turning golden brown.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool fully.
10 - Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The floral jam creates this stunning jewel-like center that makes everyone pause before taking their first bite
  • These cookies strike that perfect balance between buttery richness and delicate sweetness
02 -
  • Overfilling the jam centers can cause them to overflow and create a sticky mess—less really is more here
  • These cookies continue to firm up as they cool, so dont worry if they seem slightly soft when you first take them out
03 -
  • If your jam is too thick, gently warm it in the microwave for 10 seconds to make it easier to spoon into the centers
  • Rotate your baking sheets halfway through baking for evenly golden cookies

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