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Perfect Thumbprint Cookies
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
"Classic thumbprint cookies inspired by Chef John's family recipe, available in two irresistible variations for a buttery, jam-filled delight."
Ingredients:
  • 0.33333334326744 cup unsifted powdered sugar
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 0.25 teaspoon fine salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon almond extract
  • 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar, or as needed
  • 0.5 cup fruit jam, divided
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon milk, or as needed
Instructions:
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
  • Combine powdered sugar and butter in a large bowl with a rubber spatula until creamy. Incorporate egg yolk, vanilla, salt, and almond extract; mix thoroughly. Fold in flour until just combined.
  • Scoop dough with a sorbet scoop into 1/2-ounce (about 1 tablespoon) balls. Roll each ball in white sugar on a plate, then roll between your palms. Place on baking sheet, spacing them several inches apart. Lightly flatten balls with your fingers.
  • For a more indulgent texture, move directly to Step 7 for jam-packed cookies. Otherwise, use your finger or a thick wooden spoon dusted with powdered sugar to create a well in each ball of dough. Fill the wells with fruit jam and gently tap the baking sheet on the counter to help the jam settle.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes until the tops are barely blonde and the bottoms are slightly golden. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before icing.
  • Prepare the icing by combining powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until it reaches a piping consistency. Zigzag the icing over the cookies and allow them to rest for 15 minutes before enjoying.
  • Create a cozy crater in each ball using your thumb. Fill with jam and gently tap the baking sheet to level the jam inside.
  • Bake in a preheated oven until lightly golden brown, approximately 15 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.

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