THUMBPRINT COOKIE BARS

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A cookie tray staple becomes a crowd-friendly bar. We've kept everything we love about classic thumbprint cookies-the jewel-like dollops of jam, the soft, buttery dough-and made it far less fussy by cutting out the rolling. Plus, there's no need for multiple baking sheets-these beautiful bars are a one-and-done wonder!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
1 egg
3 tablespoons coarse white sparkling sugar
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon apricot, blueberry, seedless raspberry or strawberry jam

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix cookie mix, softened butter, cream cheese and egg with spoon until soft dough forms. Spread dough evenly in bottom of pan; sprinkle sugar over top.
  • Bake 19 to 23 minutes or until light golden brown. Using end of wooden spoon, immediately make 40 (1/2-inch) indentations in baked bar (8 rows by 5 rows) without going through to bottom of pan. Clean off end of wooden spoon with paper towel as needed. Fill each opening with 1/4 teaspoon jam. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Cut bars into 8 rows by 5 rows so jam is in center of each piece. Remove bars from pan. Store covered in airtight container in single layer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie Bar, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

Shannon Jackson
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I'm always looking for new cookie recipes to try and this one didn't disappoint. These cookies will definitely be in my regular rotation.


Mbalenhle Mnguni
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These cookies are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can handle them.


Sohib Jutt
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


Gaël Temanga
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My kids love these cookies! They're always asking me to make them.


Alhassan Barikisu
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! I sold out of them in no time.


Roxanne Farquharson
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These cookies are a little bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. I love the way the jam filling oozes out when you bite into them.


Sydney Brown
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I've tried several thumbprint cookie recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The dough is easy to work with and the cookies always turn out perfectly.


Mary Jade Julies
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just as a snack for myself.


Leah Mcgahey
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I'm not a huge fan of jam, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The sweetness of the jam was perfectly balanced by the tartness of the lemon zest.


Noris Paz
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The only downside to this recipe is that it's hard to stop eating them! I could easily eat the whole batch in one sitting.


Eddy Bell
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I've been baking for years and these are some of the best cookies I've ever made. They're so easy to make and taste incredible.


Katelyn Mader
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These cookies were a big hit at my holiday party last weekend. Everyone loved them!


Jennifer Obaze
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Thumbprint cookies are a classic for a reason. This recipe is easy to follow and results in soft, chewy cookies with a delightful jam filling. I used raspberry jam and it was a perfect match.


Nansikombi Judith
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I tried this recipe over the weekend and they turned out delicious! The perfect blend of sweet and tart.