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Classic Buttery Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

A stack of buttery, sugar-coated raspberry thumbprint cookies filled with bright red jam.
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Make these easy, buttery shortbread cookies filled with sweet raspberry jam. They are a simple, classic treat perfect for holidays or snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
  • 1 large egg white, lightly beaten (for egg wash)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for optional glaze)

Instructions

  1. Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined into a soft dough. Do not overmix.
  4. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  5. Use your thumb or the back of a small measuring spoon to press a deep indentation into the center of each dough ball.
  6. Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry jam.
  7. Brush the edges of the cookies lightly with the beaten egg white.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Remove cookies from the oven and immediately press the indentations down slightly again if they have puffed up. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. If desired, whisk the powdered sugar with a few drops of water or milk to make a thin glaze. Drizzle over the cooled cookies.

Notes

  • For the best indentation, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling and shaping.
  • If the jam bubbles over during baking, gently press it back into the center once the cookies are slightly cooled on the pan.
  • You can substitute any firm fruit jam you prefer in this buttery shortbread cookie recipe.

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