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Serine Milo

Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

Delightful Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies bring back warm memories of childhood with their crumbly texture and tart raspberry filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Replace with margarine for a dairy-free option.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Gluten-free flour blends work too.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 1 cup raspberry jam Feel free to substitute with your favorite jam or fruit preserves.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until fluffy.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  4. Gently mix in the flour and salt until the dough just comes together.
  5. Roll the dough into balls about an inch in diameter and place them on ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  6. Create an indentation in the center of each ball using your thumb or the back of a spoon.
  7. Fill each indentation with about a heaping teaspoon of raspberry jam.
Baking
  1. Bake the cookies for about 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Let them cool on the baking sheets for a few moments before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgSugar: 8g

Notes

For a twist, add lemon zest to the dough for a refreshing hint of citrus. They pair beautifully with raspberry filling. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

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