These delightful raspberry thumbprint cookies combine a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture with the sweet tang of raspberry jam, creating a charming treat that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. With a simple list of ingredients and heart-shaped centers, these cookies are perfect for showing a little love, whether it’s a special day or just because.
Why You’ll Love This:
The combination of soft cookie and fruity jam is irresistible, and the heart-shaped jam centers make these cookies extra special. They’re easy to make with just a handful of ingredients, yet the result is a batch of cookies that look like they came from a high-end bakery. They’re perfect for anyone looking to add a personal touch to their baking.
Perfect Occasion:
These cookies are ideal for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or any occasion that calls for a heartfelt gesture. They’re also great for bake sales, school events, or as a thoughtful homemade gift for friends and family during the holidays.
Decoration Tips:
For an extra festive look, you can sprinkle the edges of the cookies with sparkling sugar before baking to add a shimmering touch. Serve them on a decorative plate or wrapped in clear cellophane bags tied with a colorful ribbon to make them gift-ready.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of room temperature unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- About 2-3 tablespoons of raspberry jam (or your preferred jam)
Directions:
- Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter for one minute. Add the sugar and continue to beat for an additional minute until fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and egg yolk until just combined.
- Gradually fold in the flour until the mixture comes together into a dough.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour to firm up.
- Form the dough into equal-sized balls and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press down the center of each ball with your thumb or the back of a small spoon to create a heart shape, and fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The cookies will still be soft when taken out but will firm up as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
Enjoy these lovingly prepared raspberry thumbprint cookies, and may they add a sweet touch to your day!
