thumbprint cookie recipe

These red velvet thumbprint cookies are so rich and fluffy with the perfect amount of creamy cheesecake filling. They are perfectly festive and delicious!

Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies

butter, (softened)

brown sugar

salt

egg yolk(s)

vanilla extract

all-purpose flour

food coloring, (red)

cocoa powder

sugar, (or sugar sprinkles)

oz cream cheese, (softened)

sugar

Preheat oven to 300ºF. Prepare a baking sheet...

Preheat oven to 300ºF. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Beat together the butter, brown sugar, egg yolk,...

Beat together the butter, brown sugar, egg yolk, salt and vanilla until light and fluffy. Mix in the flour, food coloring, and cocoa powder until soft dough forms.

Scoop out the dough by heaping tablespoons and...

Scoop out the dough by heaping tablespoons and roll them in the sugar before placing on the prepared baking sheet (about 2 inches apart). Use the back of a round teaspoon to make a small indentation in the cookie dough.

Bake for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the filling: using an electric mixer...

Meanwhile, make the filling: using an electric mixer or small food processor, beat together the cream cheese, egg yolk, sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth.

After the first 10 minutes of baking, use...

After the first 10 minutes of baking, use the back of a round teaspoon to deepen the indentation in the cookies. Spoon a teaspoon of the filling into each indentation. Bake for an additional 12 minutes, until filling is set.

Let cool completely before serving. Store covered and...

Let cool completely before serving. Store covered and chilled.

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Red Velvet and Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies

Classic Thumbprint Cookies enhanced with rye flour, cardamom, toasty walnuts, and apricot jam.  Subtly sweet with a light crunchy texture and decadent flavor.

Thumbprint Cookies with Walnuts and Apricot jam

walnuts

(125 grams) all purpose flour

(153 grams) rye flour

teaspoons cardamom

unsalted butter,

vanilla

eggs-

water

apricot jam

Remove from processor and set aside 1/2 cup to add to batter later and the rest in a bowl for coating the cookie.

Add rye flour, AP flour, cardamom, salt, and sugar into the food processor.  Pulse a few times to mix.

Add butter, pulse to cut the butter into the flour mixture.

Whisk together vanilla and egg yolk.  Add and pulse in the processor until dough is combined.

Roll dough into a log about 1-inch diameter, slice into 1/2 inch pieces and shape into balls.

Whisk together egg whites with 1 tablespoon of water.  Dip the top half of the dough ball into the egg whites and then into the ground nuts.  Set nut side up on a baking tray.

Press divots into the cookie ball with your thumb.  Place the tray in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Bake at 335 for 15 minutes.  Remove from oven, you may need to lightly press into divot again.  Fill with apricot jam.

Hi! I just made these yesterday and they are a hit! 
I just wanted to point out that in the actual instructions for making the recipe the 1/2 cup of sugar seems that have been forgotten... I’m assuming it would be added into the food processor at step 4.
Thank you for the recipe!

These were divine! I didn't have rye flour on hand so I used buckwheat flour and they were delicious. Like buckwheat shortbread with jam. Can't wait to try them with rye flour to see the difference!

Delicious cookie recipe. I substituted walnuts for almonds because I’m allergic to walnuts, and I didn’t have rye flour so used whole wheat flour. They turned out great!

Delicious! This is the perfect recipe to make for the holidays. The sweet, salty, and tangy flavor mash together perfectly. Another winner :)

Beautifully delicate thumbprint cookies are quick, easy, and melt-in-your-mouth tasty! They are a best-loved classic cookie.

Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

butter (softened)

almond extract

baking soda

white sugar

raspberry jam

milk

Preheat oven to 400 ℉.

Using a kitchen aid, or large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Once light and fluffy add the almond extract.

In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add it to the butter mixture and mix well.

Using a cookie scoop roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Use thumb to press down and make a dent in the center of each dough ball. Fill each dent with jam.

Bake for 7-8 minutes or until cookies are slightly colored. Allow them to cool for 1 minute on the baking pan before placing them on a rack to finish cooling.

Cookies

Add the confectioners sugar and almond extract to a small mixing bowl. Gradually mix in the milk until you reach a glaze consistency.

Drizzle the cookies with the glaze.

Glaze

These easy thumbprint cookies are perfect for the holidays! I love to make them with apricot and raspberry jam, but feel free to substitute any flavor of jam you like.

Thumbprint Cookies

almond flour

sea salt

(2 sticks) unsalted butter

raspberry and/or apricot jam

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours and salt.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter, sugar, vanilla, and almond extract until fluffy. Gradually add the flour and mix until combined.

Scoop rounded tablespoons of the dough, roll into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheets. Gently press down to form disks and use your thumb, or the back of a 1 teaspoon measuring spoon, to make an indentation in the middle of the cookies. Spoon ½ teaspoon of jam onto each cookie.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly browned. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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