Raspberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
Delight in these classic Raspberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies made vegan with creamy vegan butter and topped with sweet raspberry preserves and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfectly soft and buttery, these cookies are simple to prepare and a delicious treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup of vegan butter (at room temperature)
- ⅔ cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of almond extract
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
Filling and Topping
- ½ cup of fruit preserves (preferably raspberry)
- Handful of semi-sweet chocolate chips (such as Guittard or Trader Joe’s)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) to warm up while preparing the cookie dough.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, beat the vegan butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture is fluffy and light. Then add almond and vanilla extracts. Gradually add the all-purpose flour in ½ cup increments, beating well after each addition until fully combined.
- Shape the Cookies: Drop the dough by tablespoons onto a lightly greased baking sheet. For larger cookies, use 2 tablespoons per cookie. Press your thumb gently into the center of each dough ball to create a small indentation for the jam.
- Add Filling and Topping: Spoon about a small amount of raspberry preserves into each thumbprint indentation. Then, place a semi-sweet vegan chocolate chip on top of the preserves for added richness.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 30 minutes before serving to let them set properly.
Notes
- Use vegan butter at room temperature for easiest mixing and best texture.
- Feel free to substitute raspberry preserves with any fruit preserves of your choice.
- Press gently with your thumb to avoid breaking the dough balls.
- Let cookies cool completely for best texture and flavor development.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to preserve freshness for up to a week.
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