The best Thumbprint Cookies made with a no-chill shortbread dough that comes together in just 10 minutes! Use any one of your favorite jams to brighten up the cookie center.
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 egg yolks
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup jam or jelly
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Preheat the oven to 375°F and have ready a cookie sheet lined with either parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
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In a small bowl, whisk together flour and salt and set aside until ready to use.
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Combine the butter, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl and mix on medium-high speed until well combined.
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Add the flour to the wet ingredients and mix on low until combined. The dough will take about a minute or so to come together and you should expect it to be fairly thick.
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Scoop scant tablespoon-sized mounds of dough, roll it into balls and place them about 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
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Use a 1/2-teaspoon measuring spoon to gently press into the dough create a divet in the center of the dough ball. Gently shape up dough by making an 'ok' shape with your hand, cupping the dough ball, and gently squeezing together, if needed.
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Add a scant 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite jam to the well in the cookie and bake for 15-16 minutes, just until the bottom edges are tinging golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to rest on the baking sheet 5-10 minutes before serving.