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How to Make Classic Thumbprint Cookies with Just a Few Ingredients

When it comes to a foolproof classic, thumbprint cookies reign supreme. Perfect for breakfast or snack time, these cookies are simple, quick to prepare, and highly customizable depending on your preferred jam or filling, pleasing every palate.

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Economical and Efficient
A notable advantage of this recipe is its minimal ingredient list, making it both budget-friendly and high-yielding. A pro tip: prepare the dough in bulk, shape it into a “sausage” form, and freeze. Slice and bake as needed, ensuring there’s always a sweet treat on hand.

Let’s Get Baking!
Clear your workspace, gather your ingredients, and let’s start cooking!

Ingredients:

  • 125g butter, softened at room temperature (avoid microwaving to prevent pre-cooking).
  • 125g sugar (refined, brown, coconut, or organic).
  • 270g all-purpose flour (or self-rising for a puffier texture).
  • 10g baking powder (about a teaspoon).
  • 1 whole egg.
  • 1 egg yolk.
  • A pinch of salt.
  • Lemon zest, to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavoring.
  • 200g of quince jam, sweet potato jam, or your choice of filling.

Preparation Steps:

  1. Cream the Butter and Sugar: Beat until smooth and fully integrated without lumps.
  2. Flavor Addition: Mix in the vanilla extract followed by the lemon zest.
  3. Eggs: Incorporate the whole egg and yolk until fully blended into a smooth mixture.
  4. Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, salt, and baking powder to the wet mix. Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to avoid unwanted lumps that could affect the flavor.
  5. Form the Dough: Gently mix to form a uniform dough. Remember, it contains butter, so handle it as little as possible.
  6. Chill: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, shaping it into a cylinder, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat: Important step – preheat your oven to 180°C (medium heat).
  8. Shape: Cut the chilled dough into approximately 1cm thick slices. As you shape the cookies, place them on a greased baking sheet and create a small well in the center for the filling.
  9. Bake: Quick baking is key, about 10 minutes depending on your oven. Watch closely to prevent the cookies from over-baking and the filling from melting.

Enjoy Your Cookies!
This recipe is not only straightforward but also yields deliciously sweet cookies perfect for any occasion.

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