Jam Thumbprints

Jam Thumbprints David Prince
five_whole_stars
Click a Star to Rate This Recipe
Makes 42| Total Time: 2hr 00m

Directions

  1. Roll the basic sugar cookie dough into tablespoon-size balls and place on baking sheets (do not substitute slice-and-bake dough).
  2. Make a well in each ball with your thumb. Fill the wells with a total of 1⁄3 cup apricot jam or raspberry jam.
  3. Bake at 350° F on parchment-lined baking sheets until just beginning to brown, 15 to 18 minutes.
  4. Cool slightly on baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
By Sara Quessenberry,  December 2009  

Get Real Simple Recipes Served Daily

Sign up for our free Daily Recipe newsletter (see a sample).

Quick Tip

Chocolate chip cookies
For uniform, perfectly round drop cookies, spoon out the dough with a small ice cream scoop.

Top Searches in Food & Recipes

Chicken 101

Search Food & Recipes:

Did you try this recipe? How did you like it?

View Earlier Comments

What's on Your Plate?

    Advertisement
    Turnips

    FRESH PICK

    Turnips

    Although the turnip has been grown for more than 4,000 years and was one of the first foods to be cultivated in Europe, it is currently underappreciated: It keeps well, takes to almost any cooking method, and has a subtly flavored, tasty flesh.
    Home Fries

    RECIPE OF THE DAY