shortbread thumbprint cookies

Soft, buttery, melt-in-your mouth jam-filled thumbprint cookies with almond glaze are the cutest, festive treat to make.

Jam-Filled Thumbprint Cookies with Almond Glaze

unsalted butter, softened

sugar

vanilla extract

salt

all-purpose flour

confectioners' sugar

almond extract

almond milk

Cream the butter and sugar together for a couple of minutes using a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium speed.

Add the vanilla and salt and continue to beat on medium until fully incorporated.

Add the flour gradually until your mixture has formed a dough. Shape the dough into a ball (it will be a little crumbly). Tightly wrap the dough with plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour in the refrigerator.

Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet.

Make an indentation with your thumb (or the back of a small spoon) into the centre of each ball. The edges may crack slightly.

Fill the indentation with jam. But be careful that you do not overfill the indentations.

Place cookie tray into refrigerator while the oven preheats.

Bake the cookies for 13-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, extract and 1 tablespoon of almond milk.

Add enough of the remaining milk until you reach the consistency that you like. If the mixture is too thick, add more liquid. If it is too thin, add more sugar.

Using a spoon or a piping bag, drizzle glaze over the cooled cookies. Let set for 1-2 hours.

Glaze

Such a great recipe! I made these for my family and something different to take to work for the Holidays. Mine spread a little more than I intended, but were delicious. I will definitely make these again!

You only need 5 ingredients to whip up a batch of these classic Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies for your next holiday party!

Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies

butter (softened)

white sugar (organic

tsp vanilla extract

Preheat

Prep

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, or use a silicone baking mat.

Beat

In a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy—about 2 minutes.

While mixing, slowly add in the flour until just incorporated.

Scoop

Use a cookie scoop (or your hands!) to portion out the dough on the prepared cookie sheets, about 1&quot; apart. You should be able to make 35–40 cookies from the dough.

Press

Use an inverted tablespoon to press down on the top of the cookies, flattening them and making a small dip in the center of each cookie.

Bake

Bake the thumbprint cookies for 12-15 minutes, until lightly golden brown.

Immediately after baking, press the tablespoon back into each indent, as they likely will rise back up a bit during baking and won&#39;t be quite deep enough.

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