cherry thumbprint cookies

These easy to make Cherry Thumbprint Cookies are a beautiful on holiday cookie trays or fun to eat anytime! This soft, buttery cookie is topped simply with cherry pie filling and a sweet vanilla glaze.

Cherry Thumbprint Cookies

all-purpose flour

salt

unsalted butter, (softened)

sugar

vanilla extract

almond extract

cherry pie filling ((using mostly cherries))

heavy cream ((more if necessary))

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat. 

In a small mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose and ½ teaspoon kosher salt using a whisk.  

In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and ⅔ cup granulated sugar with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 – 3 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and ¼ teaspoon almond extract, mixing until combined.

Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. The dough should be soft but not sticky. Gather the dough into a ball. 

Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out the dough. Roll each scoop with your hands into a dough ball and place it on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. 

Using a teaspoon or your thumb, gently press an indention into the center of each cookie. Place in the freezer and chill for 30 minutes. 

While the dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 350°F. After 30 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the freezer and add a single cherry with a small amount of the fruit glaze from the pie filling.    Bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until the edges are set and lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 

Whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 3 - 4 tablespoons of heavy cream, and ¼ teaspoon of pure vanilla extract until smooth.

Drizzle over the cooled cookies using a piping bag or spoon. Allow the icing to set for 1 to 2 hours, or place the cookies in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for faster results to help the icing firm up more quickly. 

Make the Icing

Make this Thumbprint Cookies recipe when you’re craving a chocolate cherry delight! Chocolate thumbprint cookies are perfect for dessert!

Thumbprint Cookies (Cherry Chocolate Recipe)

unsalted butter (softened)

brown sugar

eggs

cocoa powder

baking powder

semi-sweet mini chocolate chips

chocolate almond bark

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, combine butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.

Beat in eggs one at a time then add the vanilla.

In a small bowl, combine unbleached flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

Mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Dough will be thick and crumbly. You may have to use your hands to get it to come together.

Fold in semi-sweet mini chocolate chips.

Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, create cookie balls and place them 1” apart on the baking sheet.

Use the end of a large baking spoon or spatula to create a hole in the middle of each cookie.

Put some pie filling in each hole and then top with one cherry.

Bake for 10-11 minutes. Cookies will look set and will continue baking on the baking sheet (do not over bake).

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet.

While cooling, heat chocolate almond bark in a microwave safe bowl in 20-30 second increments until melted completely (stirring between each).

Drizzle chocolate over cherry thumbprint cookies and let cool completely.

loved this recipe! so easy to make and the cookies turned out delicious! thanks, Donna and Chad!

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