Description
Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to whip up a batch of delightful Valentine Thumbprint Cookies. These charming treats combine a rich, buttery base with your choice of luscious jam filling, making them an irresistible dessert for lovebirds and sweet tooths alike. Easy to prepare and beautifully presented, these cookies are sure to impress anyone who tries them. Get ready to indulge in a burst of flavor that will warm your heart!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup of your favorite jam (raspberry, strawberry, or apricot)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine with the buttery mixture until just mixed.
- Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on the baking sheet two inches apart. Create an indentation in each ball with your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with your favorite jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg