Jam Thumbprint Cookies | Classic Buttery Christmas Cookie Recipe

These Jam Thumbprint Cookies are soft, buttery, lightly crisp on the outside, and filled with your favorite jam or preserves. This classic cookie recipe from Sharon Whitmore is beautifully simple, nostalgic, and endlessly customizable. Whether you choose raspberry, apricot, strawberry, or blackberry, these cookies bake into picture-perfect treats perfect for gifting, cookie trays, or holiday baking. In this video, I show you exactly how to make the dough, shape the perfect thumbprint indent, and fill them so the centers bake glossy, neat, and gorgeous every time. 📌 PRINT THE RECIPE: http://adventuresineeverydaycooking.com/recipes/jam-thumbprints/ 🎄 This is Cookie #9 in my 3rd Annual 12 Cookies of Christmas series! WATCH THE FULL PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hZTi0VZeqg&list=PLNoSGClBFwXJ6EMmDsbTQgl2tGeBpNv8n&pp=gAQB 🍓 JAM THUMBPRINT COOKIES A classic, beautiful butter cookie with jam-filled centers Ingredients (Sharon Whitmore’s recipe) 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened ⅓ cup (70 g) sugar ⅓ cup (70 g) packed light brown sugar 1 large egg yolk ¾ tsp vanilla extract 2¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour 2 tsp cornstarch ½ tsp salt ½ cup granulated sugar for rolling (optional) ⅓ cup (105 g) jam or preserves of choice Directions Beat softened butter until creamy. Add both sugars and mix until light and well combined. Add egg yolk + vanilla and beat again. Whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl. Add dry mixture to wet mixture on low speed. Dough will look dry — keep mixing or finish by hand. Scoop into tablespoon-sized balls and roll smooth. (Optional) Roll in granulated sugar for a sparkle finish. Press a thumb or spoon into the centers to form indents. Freeze cookie balls for at least 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Warm jam slightly so it’s spoonable, then fill each indent to the top. Bake 11 minutes or until edges just barely turn golden. Cool completely on the baking sheet. ⭐ Why You’ll Love These Thumbprint Cookies ✔ Soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture ✔ Beautiful for gifting + cookie trays ✔ Works with ANY jam flavor ✔ Reliable, classic Christmas cookie ✔ Simple ingredients, big flavor 🎄 Join the Cookie Countdown! This is Cookie #9 in my 3rd Annual 12 Cookies of Christmas. Watch all 12 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hZTi0VZeqg&list=PLNoSGClBFwXJ6EMmDsbTQgl2tGeBpNv8n&pp=gAQB 👍 If You Enjoyed This Video… Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE! More classic Christmas cookies coming your way. #12CookiesOfChristmas #ThumbprintCookies #JamThumbprints #ChristmasCookies #ButterCookies #HolidayBaking #VintageRecipes #CookieExchange #dessertrecipes #cookierecipes #christmasbaking ****Links to my favorite things**** 🧂 Lynker Salt/Pepper Grinders (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/40PG6ej 🧤Oven gloves I use (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3PesyCv 👕 My MERCH is here: http://tee.pub/lic/zCPUJ9t3EZk 🥣 Visit my website at http://www.AdventuresinEverydayCooking.com 💞My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/adventuresineverydaycooking 🔪My Pampered Chef website https://www.PamperedChef.com/pws/AECHeather/ 🖥️Find me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AdventuresinEverydayCooking 🐤Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AECHeather 📸Follow me on Instagram at @AdventuresinEverydayCooking