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Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
3
In a large bowl, beat together the cake mix, eggs and vegetable oil until smooth and completely combined, about 2 minutes.
4
Use a 1 1/2 Tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out the cookie batter and roll into balls.
5
Place cookie dough balls at least 3″ apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
6
Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden and spread out.
7
Use a teaspoon measuring spoon to press into the center of each cookie to create an indent and then allow to cool for 5 minutes.
8
Portion out 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam into the indentation of each thumbprint cookie.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill Dough for Perfect Thumbprints 🧊Refrigerate the cake mix dough for at least 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and ensure clean, defined jam indentations that hold their shape beautifully.
- Use Oil for Superior Texture 🫒Vegetable oil creates a more tender, cake-like crumb compared to butter—don't substitute with melted butter as it will change the cookie's delicate texture and increase spreading.
- Warm Jam for Easy Filling 🥄Slightly warm your raspberry jam before spooning it into the thumbprints; it flows more smoothly into the indentations and sets with a glossy, professional appearance.
- Zest Enhancement for Brightness ✨Add fresh lemon zest (about 1-2 teaspoons) to the dough mixture to amplify the lemon flavor beyond the cake mix alone and create a more sophisticated, vibrant taste.
- Double-Press Technique for Deep Wells 👇Press your thumb into the dough ball twice—once gently to create an indent, then again after 2 minutes of baking to deepen the well and prevent jam from overflowing during baking.
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Low-Cholesterol
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