07/07/2025
**🍓 JAM THUMBPRINT COOKIES (Buttery & Fruity!) ✨**
**✨ Why You’ll Love Them:**
**Tender shortbread cups** filled with sweet jam – easy to make and gorgeous!
# # # **Ingredients (24 Cookies):**
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup jam (strawberry/raspberry)
# # # **Method:**
1. **Cream** butter + sugar, then mix in flour + vanilla.
2. **Roll** into balls, make thumbprint indentations.
3. **Bake** at 350°F (175°C) for 12 mins, fill with jam, bake 2 more mins.
🌰 **Pro Tip:** Roll dough edges in **chopped nuts** before baking!
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**Perfect for:** Cookie swaps, tea time, or edible gifts!
**Fun Fact:** These originated in **Sweden** as "Hallongrottor" (raspberry caves)! 🇸🇪
*(Gluten-free? Use almond flour + 1 tbsp cornstarch!)*