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Published: Apr 5, 2011 · Modified: Jan 11, 2021 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Jam Thumbprint Cookies - Egg-Less Jam Cookies

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These jam thumbprint cookies are made with very few basic ingredients and is a great way to try out different flavors with different preserves. These are mildly sweet with a very flaky texture.

Jam Thumbprint Cookies

It is always a pleasure to step into the new year and cherish the old ones. I am really excited to begin my New Year blogging with these very simple Jam thumbprint cookies that I had pinned from here. This Jam cookie (as my kids called it) is made with very few basic ingredients and is a great way to try out different flavors with different preserves.

Strawberry jam is always everyone's favorite in my house and hence that is one jam/preserve that gets used up really quick. Next to that, it is the apple jam that is a favorite. I did not have any homemade spiced apple jam and hence was not able to try it out, but it will be a great one to try in the fall when I will have an abundance of apple jam.

some jam thumbprint cookies with glass of milk

I had a jar of the apricot preserve that was begging to be used. My boy's did not care for it in the sandwiches and hence it was left untouched. I was planning on making the entire batch with the apricot preserve hoping to use quite a bit of it, but then decided to use it only in half as I was worried the boys might not like it.

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I used strawberry jam for the remaining half. Like I thought, my boys were not too keen on the apricot flavor and fought for the strawberry ones. My husband on the other hand loved the cookies with the apricot jam and enjoyed the whole batch without any competition.

These jam thumbprint cookies are mildly sweet with a very flaky texture. The cookies just melt in the mouth and are perfect with a glass of milk or for a sneaky after dinner snack.

Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Preparation time - 10 minutes
Baking time - 12 to 14 minutes per batch
Difficulty level - easy
Recipe adapted from - Kristine in between

Ingredients to make Jam Thumbprint Cookies - (makes about 15 cookies)

  • Butter (Unsalted, room temperature) - 1 stick (½ cup)
  • Sugar - 7 tbsps
  • Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
  • All purpose flour - 1 cup + 1 tbsp
  • Jam (any flavor) - as needed (I used strawberry and apricot jams)
Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Procedure -

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and the sugar. Make sure that the butter is at room temperature. I used by hand mixer to cream the butter as this was a small batch. If I was doubling the recipe, I would have used my stand mixer.
  • Add the vanilla extract and mix again.
  • Add the flour in batches and mix until it forms a stiff dough.
Preparing Cookies Dough
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or baking paper.
  • Using a tablespoon measure, scoop out the dough and form a ball. Place them on the lined baking sheet.
  • Using the back of a ½ teaspoon measure or using your thumb, make a small indentation in the middle of each cookie ball.
  • Fill the indentations with jam.
Dough for jam cookies
cookies with jam
  • Bake them for about 12 to 14 minutes, keeping an eye on them from about 12 minutes. Mine needed the 14 minutes, but depending on individual ovens the baking time may vary. Don't let the cookies become too dark. Remove them when they are pale golden.
  • Let the Jam thumbprint cookies cool in the sheet for about 5 minutes and then cool entirely on a wire rack.
Jam thumbprint cookies with milk

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Jam Thumbprint Cookies in a Plate

Jam Thumbprint Cookies - Egg-Less Jam Cookies

These jam thumbprint cookies are made with very few basic ingredients and is a great way to try out different flavors with different preserves. These are mildly sweet with a very flaky texture.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Baking, Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 24 minutes
Servings: 15
Calories: 107kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 stick Butter Unsalted, room temperature (½ cup)
  • 7 tbsps Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup All purpose flour Plus 1 tbsp
  • Jam Any Flavor - as needed (I used strawberry and apricot jams)

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and the sugar. Make sure that the butter is at room temperature. I used by hand mixer to cream the butter as this was a small batch. If I was doubling the recipe, I would have used my stand mixer.
  • Add the vanilla extract and mix again.
  • Add the flour in batches and mix until it forms a stiff dough.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or baking paper.
  • Using a tablespoon measure, scoop out the dough and form a ball. Place them on the lined baking sheet.
  • Using the back of a ½ teaspoon measure or using your thumb, make a small indentation in the middle of each cookie ball.
  • Fill the indentations with jam.
  • Bake them for about 12 to 14 minutes, keeping an eye on them from about 12 minutes. Mine needed 14 minutes, but depending on individual ovens the baking time may vary. Don't let the cookies become too dark. Remove them when they are pale golden.
  • Let the Jam thumbprint cookies cool in the sheet for about 5 minutes and then cool entirely on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Shaina38 says

    April 06, 2021 at 11:01 pm

    5 stars
    We baked these jam thumbprint cookies for Easter bunny and family 🐇

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      April 08, 2021 at 11:12 am

      Thanks Shaina! Hope you liked the cookies!

      Reply
  2. Kanchana says

    December 19, 2019 at 8:12 pm

    Without adding baking powder or soda will they come out good?

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      December 19, 2019 at 9:01 pm

      Kanchana, yes. I did not add any and the cookies came out very flaky. Just like the ones in bakery in India 🙂

      Reply
  3. Michelle Cannon says

    December 17, 2019 at 11:33 am

    I need to make these with my daughter. I don't believe she's ever had them. So simple, yet so good!

    Reply
  4. Choclette says

    December 17, 2019 at 9:21 am

    Love thumbprint cookies. They take me right back to childhood. Yours look really pretty with the two differently coloured and flavoured jams. Delicious.

    Reply
  5. preeti garg says

    February 03, 2017 at 7:35 pm

    love this cute cookies... bookmarked

    Reply
  6. Sapna says

    January 18, 2017 at 2:45 pm

    I love thumbprint cookies and they looks gorgeous.

    Reply
  7. harini says

    January 13, 2017 at 12:23 pm

    My kids love these thumbprint cookies any day!

    Reply
  8. PJ says

    January 07, 2017 at 10:15 am

    This sure is a kids favorite! I too made something similar for last months marathon. Love that plate in the first pic.The cookies look so gorgeous on it!!

    Reply
  9. Vaishali says

    January 06, 2017 at 5:58 pm

    The cookies look dashing ! Apricot jam sounds so yum , I am trying to absorb all flavours and that makes we want to taste those cookies .

    Reply
  10. themadscientsistskitchen says

    January 06, 2017 at 9:54 am

    Looks vibrant and beautiful.

    Reply
  11. Pavani says

    January 05, 2017 at 7:57 pm

    Lovely looking thumb print cookies.

    Reply
  12. Amara says

    January 04, 2017 at 8:45 am

    Those thumbprint cookies are really inviting Sandhya..

    Reply
  13. Priya Suresh says

    January 03, 2017 at 10:34 pm

    Scrumptious cookies, just adore this thumbprint cookies. Feel like munching some.

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      January 03, 2017 at 10:52 pm

      Thanks Priya!

      Reply
  14. Padma says

    January 03, 2017 at 8:34 pm

    colorfull and cute looking cookies...

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      January 03, 2017 at 9:57 pm

      Thank you Padma!

      Reply
  15. Nalini says

    January 03, 2017 at 6:08 pm

    Yummy and cute looking thumb print cookies..

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      January 03, 2017 at 9:57 pm

      Thanks Nalini!

      Reply
  16. Varada says

    January 03, 2017 at 1:01 pm

    Cookies look rich and colorful. I have always wanted to try these.

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      January 03, 2017 at 2:35 pm

      Thanks Varada! Do give it a try. It is very simple and are delicious 🙂

      Reply
  17. Srivalli Jetti says

    January 03, 2017 at 8:42 am

    Good to see you back Sandhya..those thumbprint cookies look yum!

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      January 03, 2017 at 2:35 pm

      Thanks Valli! I am so excited to be back in action.

      Reply

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