Barefoot Contessa Thumbprint Cookie Recipe
The Barefoot Contessa Thumbprint Cookie Recipe brings bakery-quality treats to your home kitchen.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Small spoon for jam
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup fruit jam any flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- Mix in flour and salt gradually.
- Form dough into small balls.
- Place balls on prepared baking sheets.
- Make small indentations with your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier mixing
- Don't overfill jam centers to prevent overflow
- Chill dough if too soft to handle
- Choose high-quality jam for best flavor
- Store cookies in airtight containers