Perfect Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Perfect Jam Thumbprint Cookies are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats filled with sweet strawberry or apricot jam and coated in shredded coconut. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for holidays, special gatherings, or a cozy snack with tea or coffee. Try these delightful cookies today!
Perfect Jam Thumbprint Cookies are delightful, buttery treats with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a sweet jam-filled center. These cookies are coated in shredded coconut for added texture and flavor, making them irresistible for any occasion. Whether you're baking for a holiday, a special gathering, or simply indulging in a sweet craving, these cookies are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Customize with your favorite jams like strawberry, apricot, or raspberry for a personal touch. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, they bring a classic charm to your dessert table!
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 125g icing sugar
- 150g butter (softened)
- 50g cornstarch
- 60ml vegetable oil
- Lemon or orange zest (to taste)
- Pinch of salt
- 400g all-purpose flour
- 6g baking powder
- Strawberry jam
- Apricot jam
- Shredded coconut (optional, for coating)
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 130
- Protein: 1.5g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrate: 15g
- Sugar: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Directions
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, icing sugar, and lemon or orange zest until smooth. Gradually add the vegetable oil and eggs, mixing well. Then incorporate the cornstarch.
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Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft, pliable dough forms.
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Shape the dough into small balls, and gently press your thumb into the center of each to create an indentation. Arrange the balls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden.
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Once cooled, spread apricot jam around the sides of each cookie, then roll in shredded coconut if desired. Fill the indentation in the center with strawberry jam.
