Bert Swope
If you are looking for a delicious recipe, you can learn how to make thumbprint cookies in just a few steps. Here’s a recipe for thumbprint cookies that’s easy to prepare and freeze! To make thumbprint cookies, you will need to combine a few different ingredients and prepare the dough. Once the dough has been formed, freeze it or bake it in the oven. If you don’t have time to make the dough, don’t worry; these cookies taste great.
Recipe
If you want to make thumbprint cookies, you’ll need to bake the dough for two or three days before you need them. This will help the jam filling set and create a shiny coating over the cookie dough. After baking, place them on an ungreased baking sheet for five to ten minutes. After the dough has cooled, spoon jam into the thumbprints. If desired, you can freeze these cookies without the jam. Simply add it when you’re ready to serve.
To make the dough, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake the first batch of cookies, and let them cool completely before adding the second. Before baking, you’ll want to measure out the flour to make the perfect circles. Using a spoon will help prevent the dough from sticking and clumping while baking. Then, add the remaining ingredients as you go.
To decorate the cookies, you can use any type of cookie icing you want. Buttercream frosting or chocolate frosting will do the trick, and the flavors will be seasonal. You can even use sprinkles for decoration – either on top or in the middle. Once they’re iced, the thumbprint cookies are ready to eat! And because they’re so unique, you can give them as gifts. If you’re entertaining, you can use them as a fun edible decoration and make a sweet treat for any holiday or special occasion.
Nutritional information
The Bakery Halloween Thumbprint Cookies are made with enriched wheat flour and feature a sweet and tangy vanilla butter creme filling. One serving has 170 calories, mostly fat and carbohydrates. It contains 8 SmartPoints, 5 PointsPlus, or 4 Points for Weight Watchers, and is high in fiber and protein. It contains no trans fat or cholesterol, so thumbprint cookies are suitable for dieters of all levels.
Preparation
For the best results, prepare the dough for thumbprint cookies at least a day before. Chilling the dough helps it become firmer and helps prevent it from spreading when baked. Place a tablespoon of jam or any other filling of your choice in the middle of each thumbprint cookie before baking. Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes or until the edges are golden. Cool them completely on the baking sheet before serving. The filling can be anything from jam to chocolate chips.
Before baking, fill the thumbprint cookies with raspberry jam or other fruit preserve. You can use any favorite jam or toppings to make them more delicious. You can also use caramel, cranberry sauce, or even a reese’s peanut butter cup. Adding chopped nuts or coconut may make the cookies puffier. If you’d like to add more filling, heat the jam or glaze in the microwave for a few seconds to make it easier to spread.
Once completely cooled, place thumbprint cookies in a single layer on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes, or you can use a food storage container. For best results, use a pint and a half jar from Ball(r) Canning. These tall, narrow jars are perfect for thumbprint cookies, and they also protect them from freezer heat. They also keep well in the refrigerator and freezer.
Ingredients
Thumbprint cookies are easy to make, as they are shaped like a hand. Instead of using your thumb, you can use a balloon whisk. Once the dough is smooth and thick, roll each ball into a thumbprint shape, then press a small amount of jam or preserves into the center. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the bottom turns golden. Cool completely before adding jam. Sprinkle the cookies with confectioner’s sugar if desired for an added holiday look.
To top these delicious cookies, try coating them in granulated sugar, colored sanding sugar, chopped nuts, or chocolate ganache. Another fun method is to fill the cookies with jam before baking them. However, this can make the cookies soggy, so if you’d like to fill them with jam before baking, it’s better to do it afterward. The baking will help set the jam in place.
When baking thumbprint cookies, the dough should be firm enough to roll into balls. They shouldn’t be completely flatten. You’ll need to leave room between the balls to spread. If they don’t, use a teaspoon or thumb to press the indentation. If they crack, you can use a teaspoon or a spatula handle to press them back together again. These cookies are easy to make and will be a hit with any holiday party or shower.
Baking instructions
If you’re baking for the holidays, thumbprint cookies are the perfect candidate for your list. They can be baked in a standard oven, frozen, or unbaked. The recipe below makes about 25-26 2″ cookies. Combine the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl, and beat well. Add vanilla extract and flour. Mix until the mixture is stiff. Roll into 1″ balls. A small cookie scoop (1 Tablespoon) makes this process quick and easy. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookie are golden brown.
After the cookie dough has cooled slightly, roll into balls, about one inch in diameter. Press a small thumbprint into the center of each ball. Fill the indentation with jam, about half a teaspoon. Bake until the edges are golden and the center is soft and firm. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving. Alternatively, you can use a spoon to fill the thumbprints.
After baking, place the thumbprint cookies on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Leave to set for about half an hour. Fill with jam and bake until the edges are golden brown. Store in an airtight container. Once cooled, you can enjoy your cookies right away or store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. If you want to freeze them, place them in a freezer bag. Afterward, dust them with powdered sugar or ice them.
Store thumbprint cookies
There are several ways to store thumbprint cookies. You can either cover them with parchment paper and place them in the refrigerator or freeze them in an airtight storage container. Either way, you can expect them to remain soft and delicious for a couple of days. Unless they’re in a glass container, they can be stored at room temperature for up to three days. To extend the shelf life of thumbprint cookies, be sure to bake them in a hot enough oven.
To store thumbprint cookies, you can freeze them after they’ve been baked. Just make sure to leave them in the fridge overnight before you assemble them. Otherwise, they might become soggy. Then, you can store them in the refrigerator for a few weeks or months. If you’ve made extra dough, you can freeze them as well. The dough will remain fresh in the freezer for up to three months, but you’ll have to thaw them overnight before assembling them.
Thumbprint cookies are easy to make. All you need is some shortbread cookie dough and jam or chocolate. To make the most delicious thumbprint cookies, choose unsalted butter and use room temperature butter. It’s also important to choose unsalted butter – salted butter will make the cookies too salty. Regardless of how they’re decorated, you’ll be sure to impress your friends and family with these classic cookies.
