19 Picture Perfect Thumbprint Cookies to Sweeten Your Summer
JANUARY 25, 2023
Whether you’re enjoying a summer picnic in the park or a dinner party on the patio, these picture perfect thumbprint cookies are sure to sweeten up your celebrations.
Think classic berry jam, double chocolate, and even an unexpected flavor combination like orange Date. You’ll even find recipes that accommodate dietary restrictions. From vegan to low carb gluten free you’ll be sure to find the ideal thumbprint cookie for your next gathering.
Best of all, each recipe is simple enough for the kids to help out. Ready, set, bake! These tasty thumbprint cookies are your perfect bite sized treat.
Midwest Living
Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies
These easy, nostalgic-tasting cookies are a favorite of Stephanie Simmons, the Wisconsin blogger behind Blue Bowl Recipes and author of the cookbook, The One-Bowl Baker. Use your favorite preserves--Stephanie likes raspberry.
21
54 min
TOTAL TIME
872
CALORIES
$1.70
PER SERVING
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Masala and Chai
Guava Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies
The softest cream cheese cookies that melt in your mouth! They're topped with guava with an added touch of delicious sweetness.
11
1,806
23
2 hr 35 min
TOTAL TIME
109
CALORIES
$0.27
PER SERVING
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Dietitian Debbie Dishes
Almond Flour Thumbprint Cookies
You're guaranteed to love these simple almond flour thumbprint cookies which are vegan, gluten free, and sweetened with maple syrup. These soft and chewy cookies are made with just 8 simple wholesome ingredients.
6
20 min
TOTAL TIME
195
CALORIES
$0.52
PER SERVING
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Cooking Classy
Raspberry Almond Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies
These Raspberry Almond Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies are simply delicious and they definitely need to find a place on your holiday cookie tray!
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135.7k
6.3k
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
117
CALORIES
$0.22
PER SERVING
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Veganlovlie
Orange Date Coconut Thumbprint Cookies
Vegan Orange Date Coconut Thumbprint Cookies are chewy on the inside with crunchy edges, and a delicious orange date filling. They’re the perfect vegan cookie for an anytime treat.
1
43 min
TOTAL TIME
127
CALORIES
$0.79
PER SERVING
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Pinch of Yum
Mini Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
These mini chocolate thumbprint cookies are adorable and easy to make. And mini means you can eat more, right? I think so. | pinchofyum.com
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124.2k
146.0
40 min
TOTAL TIME
374
CALORIES
$0.54
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Cooklist AI
Jam-Topped Tender Thumbprint Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these tender, perfectly sweet thumbprint cookies filled with luscious jam and drizzled with a simple glaze. A foolproof recipe for any home cook!
2
26 min
TOTAL TIME
214
CALORIES
$0.58
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
9 STEPS
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
3
Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
4
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
6
Roll small balls of dough in your hands and place on the prepared baking sheet. Press your thumb into the balls to create an indent and a small well for the raspberry jam.
7
Warm the raspberry jam in the microwave for 15-20 seconds and carefully spoon into the indents of each cookie.
8
Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are light golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
9
Once the cookies are cool, drizzle the store-bought vanilla icing over them to create a zig-zag pattern. Let the icing set before serving.
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Bon Appétit
Raspberry-Tahini Thumbprint Cookies
Like PB&J if you made it a cookie and replaced the PB with T.
13
60
135
CALORIES
$0.39
PER SERVING
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A Sassy Spoon
Salted Caramel Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Soft, classic chocolate thumbprint cookies with salted caramel centers, drizzled with melted dark chocolate and chopped hazelnuts.
1
102
20 min
TOTAL TIME
258
CALORIES
$0.67
PER SERVING
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Cheese Curd In Paradise
Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies
Sweet and tart cranberry thumbprint cookies that are perfect for holiday gatherings and make a delicious addition to your cookie platter!
30 min
TOTAL TIME
184
CALORIES
$0.42
PER SERVING
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Bubbly Nature Creations
Red, White and Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
These cute little red, white and raspberry thumbprint cookies are perfect to serve at any American holiday! They are so delicious with the tangy raspberries and sweet icing on top!
1
23 min
TOTAL TIME
515
CALORIES
$1.61
PER SERVING
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Jaja Bakes
Blueberry Cheese Thumbprint Cookies
These Blueberry Cheese Thumbprint Cookies are made with buttery cookie dough coated with crisp cheddar cheese and filled with melty blueberry jam. They are the perfect quick and tasty cookie recipe to bake up for the holidays!
1
8
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
53
CALORIES
$0.08
PER SERVING
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In Bloom Bakery
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Chocolate thumbprint cookies are rich and chewy dark chocolate cookies with velvety smooth chocolate ganache centers.
16
469
5
25 min
TOTAL TIME
133
CALORIES
$0.30
PER SERVING
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Or Whatever You Do
Thumbprint Cookies with Jam
These light, airy cookies are perfectly sweet with the jam and glaze on the top!
8
21
35 min
TOTAL TIME
229
CALORIES
$0.52
PER SERVING
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Jennifer M. Fitness
Espresso Thumbprint Cookies
Classic thumbprint cookie made with a chocolate cookie base and then baked and filled with a milk chocolate and espresso filling.
1
139
22 min
TOTAL TIME
1231
CALORIES
$2.19
PER SERVING
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Two Peas and Their Pod
Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Jam Thumbprint Cookies-buttery shortbread cookies rolled in sugar and filled with sweet jam! These beautiful little cookies are a classic Christmas cookie, but can be enjoyed anytime of the year.
3
332
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
111
CALORIES
$0.25
PER SERVING
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Baking Mischief
Butterscotch Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies
Classic shortbread thumbprint cookies with delicious homemade butterscotch filling.
1
54
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
156
CALORIES
$0.17
PER SERVING
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Inspired by Charm
Salted Carmel Coconut Thumbprint Cookies
These Salted Carmel Coconut Thumbprint Cookies are a modern twist on a classic cookie recipe that makes them perfect for the fall!
9
2,724
45
775
CALORIES
$1.58
PER SERVING
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Amanda's Cookin'
Thumbprint Cookies
Thumbprint cookies are a soft, but firm cookie with a jam-filled center that are deliciously popular, especially during the holidays.
24
3,731
10,738
1 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
28
CALORIES
$0.07
PER SERVING
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Swanky Recipes
Hot Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Decadently rich peppermint chocolate cookies with a fudgy chocolate filling, crushed candy canes, marshmallows, and chocolate sprinkles. These cookies have a rich brownie fudge taste that truly elevates this cookie like nothing you've ever had before! Hot Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are a favorit...
460
2
44 min
TOTAL TIME
230
CALORIES
$0.56
PER SERVING
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