Description
Discover the charm of Flower Jam Thumbprint Cookies, buttery bites filled with fragrant floral jam. Perfect for tea time or gifting, these cookies will make your kitchen smell irresistible.
Ingredients
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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2/3 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 cup flower-flavored jam (rose, lavender, or hibiscus recommended)
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Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then mix in egg and vanilla.
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Whisk flour, salt, and baking powder, then fold into butter mixture until dough forms.
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Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets 2 inches apart.
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Press thumb or spoon into each ball to create an indentation.
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Fill each indentation with flower jam.
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Bake 12–14 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
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Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack. Optionally dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cooking
- Cuisine: American