Home / Recipes / Sweets and Treats / Cookies / Jam Thumbprint Cookies These Thumbprint Cookies are easy to make with a dollop of your favorite jam! They’re soft and chewy cookies made with just 7 ingredients.Perfect for your Christmas cookie tray! Classic Jam Thumbprint Cookies These jam-filled cookies look so pretty, you won’t believe how easy they are to make.From holiday desserts to everyday snacking, they’re sure to be a hit with your family.

The flavors are simple and classic, yet irresistible.The cookie dough is really good at holding its shape, so you don’t have to worry about your cookies over-spreading.You can make these cookies with any kind of jam you like – the possibilities are endless! I love using apricot jam and raspberry jam for mine.

Why Are They Called Thumbprint Cookies? Thumbprint cookies get their name because the jam is placed on the cookies in a divot made from your thumb.Technically you don’t have to use your thumb – I use a measuring spoon – but that’s where the name comes from.Thumbprint cookies can also be made with icing or buttercream, but I like to keep them fruity with fresh jam in this classic version.

Recipe Ingredients These cookies are made with staple pantry ingredients, so there’s no need to run out and grocery shop! Here’s what you’ll need to make them: Unsalted Butter: Bring your butter to room temperature before starting on your dough.Sugar Egg Yolks: You won’t be needing any egg whites for

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