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Patriotic Thumbprint Cookies: A Festive Treat Recipe!

Delicious and festive Patriotic Thumbprint Cookies perfect for celebrations.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup raspberry jam
  • ½ cup blueberry jam
  • Red white, and blue sprinkles for decoration

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, and beat until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Using your hands, form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indentation in the center of each ball.
  7. Fill half of the indentations with raspberry jam and the other half with blueberry jam.
  8. Sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles around the edges of the cookies.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 7g

Notes

  • For a fun twist, try using different flavors of jam, such as strawberry or peach.
  • Add a teaspoon of almond extract for an extra layer of flavor.
  • To make these cookies gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

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