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    Home » All Recipes » Desserts

    Jam Thumbprint Cookies | Spritz Cookies with Jam

    Published: Feb 17, 2021 · Modified: Feb 19, 2021 by Jamie · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 18 Comments

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    Photo collage of jam thumbprint cookies with text overlay.
    Photo collage of jam spritz cookies with text overlay.
    Close up of jam thumbprint cookies on a white surface with text overlay.
    Photo collage of jam thumbprint cookies with text overlay.

    These jam thumbprint cookies are made with a butter cookie dough & filled with jam! Use a cookie press to easily shape & fill cookies with jam or simply roll into a ball and press down with your thumb!

    An overhead photo of jam thumbprint cookies filled with red jam in a white plate next to a red ribbon.

    These jam thumbprint cookies are an easy cookie to make any time of year, but especially during Christmas! They look festive with the bright red color of the strawberry jam in the center and make a great edible gift during the holidays!

    A hand holding a jam cookie filled with red strawberry jam with a plate full of jam cookies in the background.

    Jam thumbprint cookies are normally rolled into a ball and then shaped by pressing down with your thumb or the back of a spoon.

    For this recipe, I wanted them to look a little more fancy for the holidays, so I decided to shape these with a cookie press. It makes portioning and shaping these jam spritz cookies so easy as it's all done with the cookie press.

    Fill your jam cookies with any flavors you want! I used strawberry jam because I love the strawberry thumbprint cookies from Pepperidge Farms but raspberry, apricot, or blackberry jam are great options too.

    Ingredients

    ingredients for spritz cookies in small white bowls on a light background

    Instructions

    1. Cream together the softened butter and sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the mixture and keep beating until it turns light and fluffy.
    • butter and sugar creamed until fluffy in a large glass bowl with a hand mixer
    • egg and vanilla added to creamed butter and sugar in a glass bowl with a hand mixer
    1. Add the flour and beat on low or combine it by hand using a spatula. Once combined add the dough to your cookie press and use the sunflower shaped disc.
    2. If you're not using a cookie press, chill the dough in the fridge for about 10 minutes to make it easier to handle.
    • spritz cookie dough batter being folded with flour in a glass bowl with a grey spatula
    • cookie dough batter being added to a cookie press with a white spatula
    1. Follow the instructions for your cookie press to stamp out the shapes. If not using a cookie press, roll the chilled dough into 1 inch spheres and lay them on a sheet of parchment paper. Then press down gently using your thumb or the back of a small, round spoon to create an indentation.
    2. Spoon your strawberry jam or jam of choice into each cookie, being careful not to overfill the indentation.
    • hand holding a cookie press used to make flower shaped butter cookies on parchment paper
    • butter cookies being filled with strawberry jam
    1. Bake them at 350 degrees F for 7 to 9 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. The strawberry jam will have thickened as it bakes in the oven, resulting in a slightly chew, thick layer of delicious jam in the center of the jam thumbprint cookie.
    Close up of a jam thumbprint cookie held by a hand above a plate full of more jam cookies.
    1. Allow them to cool then store them in an airtight container for up to a week. Or package these jam spritz cookies as an edible gift for Christmas!
    close up of jam thumbprint cookies made with a spritz cookie press and filled with strawberry jam

    FAQ

    Can I freeze jam thumbprint cookies?

    Yes you can! Wait for the cookies to completely cool. Store the cookies in an airtight container and if necessary, layer them individually with parchment paper so that the jam doesn't stick the cookies.

    Store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let them come to room temperature before serving.

    How do I store leftovers?

    You can store these at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week.

    Do these make good edible gifts?

    Yes these jam cookies make great edible gifts because hold their shape well and can be packaged without breaking apart. They're made with a sturdier butter cookie dough that doesn't crumble like shortbread cookies often do.

    Why do my thumbprint cookies crack?

    Most thumbprint cookies are made with a shortbread cookie dough which are very crumbly and soft. This recipe is made using a butter cookie dough that hold their shape better and are more resistant to crumbling.

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    A close up of jam thumbprint cookies filled with red jam on a white surface.

    Jam Thumbprint Cookies

    These jam thumbprint cookies are made with an easy butter cookie dough & filled with jam! Use a cookie press to easily shape and fill your spritz cookies with jam, or simply roll into a ball and press down with your thumb!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 9 mins
    Chilling Time 10 mins
    Total Time 34 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12

    Equipment

    • Cookie Press

    ☑ Ingredients
     

    Dry Ingredients

    • 2 ¼ cup all purpose flour - - (270g)
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Wet Ingredients

    • ½ cup jam - - strawberry, raspberry, apricot, blackberry
    • 1 cup unsalted butter - - (230g or 2 sticks); softened at room temperature
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon almond extract

    Optional Flavorings:

    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest or orange zest
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Add the softened butter and sugar to a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together on medium high speed for about 3 minutes or until light and fluffy.
      butter and sugar being creamed in a glass bowl with a hand mixer
    • Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and beat on high until the mixture becomes soft and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl halfway through.
      egg and vanilla added to creamed butter and sugar in a glass bowl with a hand mixer
    • Add the flour and salt to the mixture and slowly mix together until you have smooth batter. Add the lemon or orange zest at this time, if using. If the batter becomes too thick for a hand mixer, you can mix it with a spatula.
      spritz cookie dough batter with a grey spatula in a large glass bowl
    • Line a baking pan with parchment paper or silicone paper. Insert the sunflower disc shape in your cookie press and then add in the cookie dough. Stamp out designs according to its instructions. This shape will naturally have an indentation for the jam.
      If not using a cookie press:
      Roll out the dough into 1 inch diameter spheres (about 1 or 2 Tablespoons of dough) and place them on the parchment paper. Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, gently press down until there's an indentation. If the dough is too sticky, chill it in the fridge for about 10 minutes so it's easier to work with.
      hand holding a cookie press used to make flower shaped butter cookies on parchment paper
    • Fill each cookie with your jam of choice, being careful not to spill over the edge of the indentation. I used a seedless strawberry jam but raspberry or apricot are great too.
      butter cookies being filled with strawberry jam
    • Bake the cookies at 350 degrees F for 7 to 9 minutes or until the edges start to turn a light golden brown. Note: if you've rolled the cookies by hand, the baking time will vary based on how large the cookies are. Take them out when the edges turn lightly golden brown and the jam in the center has thickened slightly. See Notes for cookie yield.
      Close up of a jam thumbprint cookie held by a hand above a plate full of more jam cookies.

    ✎ Recipe Notes

    If using a cookie press, this recipe yields about 70 cookies. If forming by hand, the yield will vary by size but you should expect at least 2 dozen cookies. 
    Make Ahead:
    The dough can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for up to 3 days. 
    Storage: 
    Keep baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week. If gifting these as edible gifts, wait until they're completely cooled before packaging them. 
    Freeze:
    Wait for the cookies to completely cool. Store the cookies in an airtight container and if necessary, layer them individually with parchment paper so that the jam doesn't stick the cookies. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let them come to room temperature before serving.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 424IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was and give it a 5 star rating! Tag @drivemehungry to show off your creations! I love seeing your photos!

    *Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools.

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    Comments

    1. Natalie

      March 05, 2021 at 6:01 am

      5 stars
      These cookies are my family's favorite. I will definitely make your recipe again as we have lots of jam at our home. So delicious!

      Reply
    2. jessie

      February 28, 2021 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      These are so yummy! I love jam cookies especially the jam center! Using the cookie press made them come out so pretty.

      Reply
    3. Michele

      February 27, 2021 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      These thumbprint cookies are as delicious as they are pretty!

      Reply
    4. Heather Johnson

      February 26, 2021 at 5:42 pm

      5 stars
      these are so tasty - i had a hard time covering up the cute daisies with jam but I managed and they were delish!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        March 01, 2021 at 1:47 am

        Thanks Heather! So glad you liked these. For easier filling, it helps to microwave the jam so it's a thinner consistency. I always use two utensils to get the right amount of jam in the center. Hope that helps for next time! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Christina

      February 25, 2021 at 4:58 am

      5 stars
      We love these jam cookies! Making them again this weekend. They'd be great for Valentine's day!

      Reply
    6. Angela

      February 23, 2021 at 10:02 am

      5 stars
      These turned out even better than I expected! I'm going to start using a cookie press to make jam cookies from now on. They're so pretty and the jam fits perfectly in the center.

      Reply
    7. Kris

      February 21, 2021 at 9:02 am

      5 stars
      Such a great idea using spritz cookies and filling with jam! I'm going to dig out my cookie press to make these!

      Reply
    8. Andréa

      February 19, 2021 at 10:11 am

      5 stars
      Really delicious and buttery! I love these thumbprint cookies. Used strawberry and seedless raspberry jam and will make again!

      Reply
    9. Jessica Formicola

      February 19, 2021 at 8:18 am

      5 stars
      These cookies are so pretty! I bet the kids will love helping me make these!

      Reply
    10. Chloe

      February 19, 2021 at 4:30 am

      5 stars
      These are jam spritz cookies are so cute! Can't wait to make them!

      Reply
    11. Beth

      February 18, 2021 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      These look so delicious and yummy! My family is going to love this recipe! Can't wait!

      Reply
    12. Sue

      February 18, 2021 at 6:20 am

      5 stars
      Yummy! Will make these again!

      Reply
    13. Allison

      February 17, 2021 at 3:48 pm

      5 stars
      After making your heart cookies recently for Valentine's Day, I was so excited to try these jam thumbprint cookies. Well, they were an absolute delight. I had some homemade blueberry jam which worked so well. Next time, I will use a selection of different jam colours, which will look so beautiful on the plate.

      Reply
      • Jamie

        February 28, 2021 at 12:35 pm

        Thanks Allison! Glad to hear you enjoyed these! Blueberry jam's a great choice.

        Reply
    14. Claudia Lamascolo

      February 17, 2021 at 2:10 pm

      5 stars
      Wow those are perfect they look like they came from a 5 star bakery!

      Reply
    15. Carrie Robinson

      February 17, 2021 at 1:49 pm

      5 stars
      Such a classic cookie recipe! They would go perfect with my cup of tea this afternoon. 🙂

      Reply
    16. Jovita

      February 17, 2021 at 1:35 pm

      5 stars
      These thumbprint cookies look absolutely amazing. I love that you included step-by-step instructions!

      Reply

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