Best 7 Sweetheart Thumbprint Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our curated collection of Sweetheart Thumbprint Cookies recipes. These charming treats, perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion, offer a delightful symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

From the classic Sweetheart Thumbprint Cookies, featuring a buttery shortbread base filled with a luscious raspberry jam, to the decadent Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, adorned with a rich chocolate ganache, each recipe promises a unique and unforgettable experience.

For those who prefer a touch of tang, the Lemon Thumbprint Cookies burst with a vibrant lemon filling, while the Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies offer a nutty twist with a luscious pistachio filling.

If you're looking for a gluten-free option, the Almond Flour Thumbprint Cookies provide a delightful alternative with their almond flour base and a choice of your favorite jam filling.

And for those who love a festive touch, the Christmas Thumbprint Cookies, decorated with colorful sprinkles and a dollop of red jam, are sure to spread holiday cheer.

No matter your preference, our Sweetheart Thumbprint Cookies recipes are guaranteed to bring joy to your kitchen and leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PERFECT THUMBPRINT COOKIES



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My mother, Pauline, made really nice thumbprint cookies, but I never wrote down her recipe. I knew the ingredients, but unless you have the right proportions, you won't get that perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture. So, I did an image search and found a recipe that looked very similar, credited to a great-grandma named Mitzi. Since my last name is Mitzewich, that pretty much sealed the deal. In case you can't decide between a shortbread-focused cookie and a more jammy one, here's how to make both.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
⅓ cup unsifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon almond extract
¼ teaspoon fine salt
1 large egg yolk
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar, or as needed
½ cup fruit jam, divided
1 cup powdered sugar, or as needed
1 tablespoon milk, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix butter and powdered sugar together with a rubber spatula until creamy. Add vanilla extract, almond extract, salt, and egg yolk. Mix with the spatula. Add flour and blend until just combined.
  • Use a sorbet scoop to portion dough into 1/2-ounce (1-tablespoon) balls. Roll balls in a plate of white sugar to coat; roll again between your palms. Place several inches apart on a silicone-lined baking sheet. Flatten balls lightly with your fingers.
  • To make shortbread cookies with a little jam, poke a well into each cookie using the end of a thick wooden spoon dusted with powdered sugar or using one of your fingers. Fill cookies with fruit jam. Tap baking sheet against the counter to let jam settle.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops are barely blonde and bottoms are slightly golden, about 15 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack before icing.
  • Meanwhile, mix powdered sugar with a little milk until you have a consistency that will hold its shape when piped. Pipe icing on top of cookies in a zigzag pattern. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
  • For a more jam-forward cookie, press your thumb into the cookies to make large, shallow indentations. Spoon in jam. Tap baking sheet against the counter.
  • Bake until not quite golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let rest on pan for 5 minutes before transferring a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 33.2 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

SWEETHEART COOKIES



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These rounds filled with fruit preserves were blue-ribbon winners at the county fair two years running. A family favorite, they never last beyond December 25! —Pamela Esposito, Smithville, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons raspberry or strawberry preserves
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolk; mix well. Stir in the flour by hand. On a lightly floured surface, gently knead dough for 2-3 minutes or until thoroughly combined. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indention in the center of each. Fill each with 1/4 teaspoon preserves. , Bake for 13-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Dust warm cookies with confectioners' sugar if desired. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SWEETHEART THUMBPRINT COOKIES



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Tell your sweeties, "You're my jam!" in a way that'll turn them into jelly. Simply roll butter-cookie dough into balls, and press the handle end of a spoon into each twice to make a V that expands as it bakes (genius!). Then sprinkle with sanding sugar, fill the indentations with warmed preserves, and give your heart away again and again.

Provided by Riley Wofford

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes about 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
Sanding sugar, preferably a combination of fine and coarse
Pinch of pink luster dust (optional)
1 large egg white
3/4 cup jam, such as orange, apricot, peach, strawberry, or pineapple

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F. Beat butter with confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt until thoroughly combined, about 1 minute. Beat in flour until a dough forms.
  • Roll level tablespoons of dough into balls; arrange 1 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Using the end of the handle of a flat-bottomed eating utensil or rubber spatula, press two deep indentations into the center of each ball to create a V (it will expand during baking to become a heart).
  • Bake until bottoms are golden and cookies are just set, 17 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together sanding sugar and a tiny pinch of luster dust. In a small bowl, beat egg white with 1 teaspoon water. Working with a few cookies at a time, brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle generously with sanding-sugar mixture.
  • Return to oven and bake until egg wash is dry and sugar has set, about 1 minute. Let cookies cool 5 minutes on sheets, then transfer to wire racks and let cool completely.
  • In a small saucepan, bring jam to a boil. Press through a fine-mesh strainer; discard solids. Spoon into heart indentations (about 1/2 teaspoon per cookie), or transfer heated jam to squeeze bottles for more precision. Let jam set completely before serving. (Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days.)

THUMBPRINT COOKIES I



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I usually make these around Christmas.

Provided by C. Keith

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
⅔ cup any flavor fruit jam
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.
  • Separate egg, reserving egg white. Cream butter or margarine, sugar, and egg yolk.
  • Add vanilla, flour and salt, mixing well.
  • Shape dough into balls. Roll in egg white, then walnuts. Place on cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 5 minutes.
  • Remove cookies from oven. With thumb, dent each cookie. Put jelly or preserves in each thumbprint. Bake for another 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 116 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

THUMBPRINT COOKIES



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A signature Christmastime sweet, our tiny almond-flavored cookies bear the print of the baker's thumb, which is gently pressed into the partially baked cookie to create a well. A dollop of apricot, red currant, or raspberry jam fills the center. If you use fruit preserves you've put up yourself, the signature is even more personal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg yolk, plus 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup blanched almonds, finely ground
1/2 cup jam or preserves, such as apricot, red currant, or raspberry, strained if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg yolk and vanilla; beat well. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt; add to butter mixture, beating on low until combined.
  • Combine ground almonds with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl. Form dough into 1-inch balls, and dip in beaten egg white, then in almond-and-sugar mixture. Make a deep indentation in the center of each ball with your finger or a wooden spoon. Place 1 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  • Bake 10 minutes, remove from oven, and press down the centers again. Rotate sheets, and bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes more. Transfer sheets to a wire rack to cool slightly. Fill center of each cookie with about 1 teaspoon jam. Let cool completely. Thumbprints can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container, between parchment, up to 1 day (or 3 days, if not filled with jam).

SWEETHEART VALENTINE THUMBPRINT COOKIES



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Sweetheart Valentine Thumbprint Cookies are a perfect sweet treat to bake! They're tender, buttery cookies filled with sweet berry jam in the shape of a heart!

Provided by Jessica & Nellie

Categories     Cookies     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup sticks unsalted butter (room temperature, 1 ½ sticks)
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup jam
additional powdered sugar (for dusting)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. If you do not have parchment paper, spray the baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl, mix together the butter with the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until thoroughly combined. This will take about 1 minute with an electric mixer or2-3 by hand.
  • Then, add in the flour and mix again until the dough forms.
  • Next, roll the dough into level-size tablespoon balls of dough.
  • Place them on the prepared baking sheet, arrange the dough balls 1 inch apart to give them room to spread out.
  • After that, use the end of the handle on a rubber spatula to press two deep indentations into the center of each cookie dough ball in the form of a V. As it bakes it will puff up and look more like a heart.
  • Stick the cookies in the oven and bake for 17-20 minutes or until the bottoms are golden in color.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack and letting cool completely.
  • Before the cookies have cooled completely, use the handle or the rubber spatula to re-define the hearts by pressing the handle into the indents gently.
  • In a small bowl, start by heating your chosen jam in the microwave for 30 seconds.
  • Then, spoon the jam into the heart-shaped indents. This is roughly ½ teaspoon of jam per cookie.
  • Let the jam set and cool completely before serving the cookies. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 53 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET & NUTTY THUMBPRINT COOKIES



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These cookies are one of the most requested. The kids love to help you make these. And they REALLY love to eat them!

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 20 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg, separated
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup finely chopped nuts
jelly

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350*.
  • Cream sugar, shortening, butter, vanilla and egg yolk.
  • Stir in flour and salt until dough holds together.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls.
  • Beat egg white slightly.
  • Dip each cookie ball in the egg white; roll in the nuts.
  • Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheet.
  • Press thumb deeply in center of each.
  • Bake until light brown, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove from cookie sheet, cool.
  • Fill thumbprints with jelly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.6, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 88.2, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 3, Protein 1.9

Tips:

  • Use room temperature butter: This will make the dough easier to work with and will result in a more evenly baked cookie.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Don't over-mix the dough: Over-mixing can make the cookies tough.
  • Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough: This will help to ensure that the cookies are all the same size and shape.
  • Press the thumbprints into the cookies before baking: This will create a well for the jam.
  • Fill the thumbprints with your favorite jam: You can use any flavor of jam that you like.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: The cookies should be slightly golden brown around the edges.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before serving: This will allow the jam to set and the cookies to firm up.

Conclusion:

Sweetheart thumbprint cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized with your favorite flavor of jam. These cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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