16 Holiday Thumbprint Cookies Recipe You Won't Believe The Taste!

Ingredients You'll Need

Dry Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Additional Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (pecans or almonds work well)
• 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles or crushed candy canes
• 1/2 cup jam or preserves (any flavor of your choice)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the wet ingredients (butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar) until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
6. Roll each ball in finely chopped nuts or holiday sprinkles (or a combination of both) until completely coated.
7. Place the coated balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and gently press your thumb or the back of a spoon into the center of each ball, creating a small indentation.
8. Fill each indentation with a small spoonful of jam or preserves.
9. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Serve and enjoy your delicious holiday thumbprint cookies!

Tips and Variations

• If you don't have jam or preserves on hand, you can also use chocolate kisses or other small candies to fill the indentations in the cookies.
• For an extra festive touch, use red and green sprinkles or crushed candy canes to coat the dough balls.
• If you're short on time, you can use store-bought cookie dough instead of making it from scratch.
• Get creative with your flavors and try different types of jam or preserves, such as raspberry, apricot, or even Nutella.
• These cookies also make for a great gift during the holiday season. Simply package them in a festive tin or box and tie with a ribbon.