Thumbprint Cookies with Strawberry Jam

Thumbprint Cookies with Strawberry Jam are a delectable treat made with buttery cookies and a sweet and fruity strawberry jam filling. They are ideal for tea or as a snack.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts e
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• 1/2 cup strawberry jam

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Stir in the vanilla extract

Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms

Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll them in the finely chopped nuts, ensuring they are coated

Place the nut-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each

Use your thumb or a small spoon to create an indentation in the center of each dough ball

Fill each indentation with a small amount of strawberry jam, about 1/2 teaspoon each

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once the cookies are completely cooled, the jam will set and the cookies are ready to be enjoyed!