Description
Huckleberry Recipes: Jam-Filled Thumbprint Cookies are a mouthwatering treat that perfectly combines buttery cookie dough with sweet huckleberry jam. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor, making these cookies ideal for any occasion—from family gatherings to cozy afternoons at home. With their vibrant colors and nostalgic taste, they are sure to be the highlight of your dessert table. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, these cookies will impress everyone who tries them.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup huckleberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Press your thumb gently into each ball to create an indentation.
- Fill each thumbprint with huckleberry jam generously.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden around the edges. Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating lemon zest into the dough or using different fruit jams like raspberry or apricot. - Chilling the dough for about 30 minutes before shaping can help maintain the thumbprint shape during baking.