Description
Soft, buttery cookies filled or topped with sweet-tart raspberry jam. Perfect for holidays, tea time, or gifting, these cookies can also be paired with chocolate or lemon zest for extra flavor. Thumbprint-style or simple drop cookies make them easy to bake at home.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (for ~24 cookies):
For the Cookies:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling / Topping:
½ cup raspberry jam (fresh or store-bought)
Optional: ¼ cup chocolate chips or drizzle for chocolate raspberry cookies
Optional: Zest of 1 lemon for a fruity twist
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare Dough
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
Step 2: Shape Cookies
For thumbprint cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Press your thumb or a small spoon into the center of each to create a well. Fill with raspberry jam.
For drop cookies: Drop tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet and gently flatten. Top with a small dollop of jam.
Step 3: Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Step 4: Optional Decorations
Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies for a chocolate-raspberry version. Sprinkle lemon zest on jam for a zesty twist.
Notes
- Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Make Ahead: Dough can be chilled for 1–2 days before baking.
- Mini Version: Use a teaspoon-sized dough ball for bite-sized cookies.
- Festive Touch: Dust with powdered sugar for holiday presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cookies
- Method: Baked / Thumbprint / Drop Cookies
- Cuisine: American / Holiday Treat