Raspberry Frosted Thumbprint Cookies are soft, buttery cookies with a dollop of raspberry jam at the center, topped with a creamy glaze and fresh berries. These elegant and fruity treats are perfect for tea time or holiday celebrations.
Author:Emma Harper
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:14 minutes
Total Time:34 minutes + cooling
Yield:30 cookies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup raspberry jam
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
1–2 tbsp milk or cream (for glaze)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Fresh raspberries (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients to form a soft dough.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to gently press a well into the center of each cookie.
Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry jam.
Bake for 12–14 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies and top each with a fresh raspberry if desired.
Notes
Let cookies cool completely before glazing to prevent it from melting.
Use seedless raspberry jam for a smoother filling.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Add fresh raspberries just before serving.