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Strawberry Jam Cookies (Thumbprints)
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cream together butter, shortening, and sugar with an electric mixer.
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Add in eggs, vanilla, and instant pudding mix. Continue mixing until thoroughly incorporated.
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In a separate bowl stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
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Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture a little at a time mixing between additions until all the flour is incorporated.
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Scoop out dough by the tablespoonful and shape into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart, using your finger or the handle of a wooden spoon press into the center of each ball to create an indentation. Spoon jam into the center of each cookie.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes or until set and lightly golden brown around the edges.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill Dough Before Shaping 🧊Refrigerate your cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before forming thumbprints to prevent spreading and maintain defined jam wells during baking.
- Warm Your Thumb for Perfect Indents 👍Dip your thumb in warm water and dry it between each cookie to create consistent, clean indentations without the dough sticking to your finger.
- Add Pudding Mix for Enhanced Texture 🍮The instant vanilla pudding powder adds moisture and richness while preventing the cookies from becoming too dry—don't skip this ingredient as it's key to achieving that perfect chewy consistency.
- Fill Jam at the Right Moment ⏱️Add jam after the cookies have baked for 5-7 minutes (when edges are set but centers still soft) rather than before baking, preventing it from burning and ensuring it stays glossy and vibrant.
- Use Quality Jam and Strain if Needed 🍓Choose thick-set strawberry jam and strain out large seeds if desired for a smoother appearance, then let cookies cool completely before serving so the jam sets properly.
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Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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