Name: Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 30 Cookies
Cuisine: American

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January 21, 2026

Classic Jam Thumbprint Cookies are buttery, nutty, and just the right amount of sweet, with that little pop of jam in the middle. They feel like something your grandma might have kept in her cookie tin “for company.” Whether it’s the holidays or just a random Tuesday, these are the kind of cookies that disappear fast.

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Jam Thumbprint Cookies

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 6 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375℉ and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray. Set aside.

Cream the butter, shortening, brown sugar, and egg yolks.

Stir in the flour and salt and blend well. Use your hands to finish combining if necessary.

Shape the dough into 1-inch balls.

Dip into egg whites and roll in the chopped pecans.

Place an inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet.

Bake at 375℉ for 5 minutes.

Remove the cookies from the oven and press your thumb or a half teaspoon measuring spoon gently on the top of each cookie.

Place the cookies back in the oven and bake for 8 minutes longer.

Place the cookies on a wire rack to cool for an hour so they are completely cool.

Fill each thumbprint with about ¼-½ teaspoon of red jam.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chill the Dough 🧊
Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and create a more tender texture.
Perfect Thumb Indent 👍
Use the back of a rounded teaspoon or your actual thumb (lightly oiled) to create a uniform, deep well for jam without cracking the cookie.
Nut Toasting Magic 🥜
Lightly toast pecans before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and add a beautiful depth to the cookie's overall taste.
Jam Selection Secrets 🍓
Choose thick, high-quality preserves that won't run during baking - seedless varieties work best for a clean, elegant look.
Cooling Technique 🍪
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to prevent breaking and ensure a perfect set.