{"id":13794,"date":"2025-11-16T14:14:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T21:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/?p=13794"},"modified":"2025-11-16T14:14:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T21:14:28","slug":"thumbprint-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Thumbprint Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Thumbprint Cookies<\/strong> &#8211; Classic, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a sweet jam center. Easy to make, beginner-friendly, and honestly a holiday cookie plate without these feels incomplete.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #343434;color:#343434\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #343434;color:#343434\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#The_Thumbprint_Cookies_Ive_Loved_Since_Childhood\" >The Thumbprint Cookies I\u2019ve Loved Since Childhood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#Why_Youll_Love_These_Thumbprint_Cookies\" >Why You\u2019ll Love These Thumbprint Cookies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#Ingredients_and_Tips\" >Ingredients and Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#How_To_Make_Thumbprint_Cookies\" >How To Make Thumbprint Cookies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#Variations\" >Variations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#Try_These_Cookie_Recipes_Next\" >Try These Cookie Recipes Next<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#Subscribe_receive_a_FREE_Comfort_Food_Recipe_Book\" >Subscribe &amp; receive a FREE Comfort Food Recipe Book!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#Thumbprint_Cookies\" >Thumbprint Cookies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#Did_you_try_this_recipe\" >Did you try this recipe?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><div class=\"toc-toggle-lt\" onclick = \"toggleViewMoreTOCLt(this)\" aria-label=\"Expand table of contents\"><button><span class=\"view-more\">View more<\/span><span class=\"view-less\" style=\"display:none\">View less<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1875\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-23.jpg\" alt=\"A plate stacked with buttery thumbprint cookies filled with red jam, lightly dusted with sugar, ready for holiday sharing.\" class=\"wp-image-14722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-23.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-23-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-23-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-23-750x938.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-23-112x140.jpg 112w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-23-730x913.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-23-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-23-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-23-180x225.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-23-177x221.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-23-150x188.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div  class=\"dpsp-shortcode-wrapper dpsp-size-medium dpsp-column-1 dpsp-no-labels-mobile dpsp-show-on-mobile dpsp-button-style-1\"><ul class=\"dpsp-networks-btns-wrapper dpsp-networks-btns-share dpsp-networks-btns-content dpsp-column-1 \" style=\"padding:0;margin:0;list-style-type:none\">\n<li class=\"dpsp-network-list-item dpsp-network-list-item-pinterest\" style=\"float:left\">\n\t<button rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-href=\"#\" class=\"dpsp-network-btn dpsp-pinterest dpsp-first dpsp-last dpsp-has-label dpsp-has-label-mobile\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Save to Pinterest\" title=\"Save to Pinterest\" style=\"font-size:14px;padding:0rem;max-height:32px\" >\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon \"><span class=\"dpsp-network-icon-inner\" ><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 23 32\"><path d=\"M0 10.656q0-1.92 0.672-3.616t1.856-2.976 2.72-2.208 3.296-1.408 3.616-0.448q2.816 0 5.248 1.184t3.936 3.456 1.504 5.12q0 1.728-0.32 3.36t-1.088 3.168-1.792 2.656-2.56 1.856-3.392 0.672q-1.216 0-2.4-0.576t-1.728-1.568q-0.16 0.704-0.48 2.016t-0.448 1.696-0.352 1.28-0.48 1.248-0.544 1.12-0.832 1.408-1.12 1.536l-0.224 0.096-0.16-0.192q-0.288-2.816-0.288-3.36 0-1.632 0.384-3.68t1.184-5.152 0.928-3.616q-0.576-1.152-0.576-3.008 0-1.504 0.928-2.784t2.368-1.312q1.088 0 1.696 0.736t0.608 1.824q0 1.184-0.768 3.392t-0.8 3.36q0 1.12 0.8 1.856t1.952 0.736q0.992 0 1.824-0.448t1.408-1.216 0.992-1.696 0.672-1.952 0.352-1.984 0.128-1.792q0-3.072-1.952-4.8t-5.12-1.728q-3.552 0-5.952 2.304t-2.4 5.856q0 0.8 0.224 1.536t0.48 1.152 0.48 0.832 0.224 0.544q0 0.48-0.256 1.28t-0.672 0.8q-0.032 0-0.288-0.032-0.928-0.288-1.632-0.992t-1.088-1.696-0.576-1.92-0.192-1.92z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span>\n\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-label dpsp-network-hide-label-mobile\">Pin this recipe for later!<\/span><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-content block-media-feature block-media-feature-image style-callout style-callout-post\" id=\"block_f6c5477aa0c8c95be0cae197dc7fda7a\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-image\">\n\n\t\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-placement-block-media-feature-v-callout size-placement-block-media-feature-v-callout entry-image\" alt=\"joanna cismaru headshot.\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot.jpeg 1466w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-750x750.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-140x140.jpeg 140w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-180x180.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-60x60.jpeg 60w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-340x340.jpeg 340w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-654x654.jpeg 654w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-367x367.jpeg 367w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-365x365.jpeg 365w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-350x350.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-320x320.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-268x268.jpeg 268w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-239x239.jpeg 239w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-234x234.jpeg 234w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-211x211.jpeg 211w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-210x210.jpeg 210w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-195x195.jpeg 195w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-168x168.jpeg 168w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-165x165.jpeg 165w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-120x120.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-70x70.jpeg 70w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-96x96.jpeg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, 200px\" \/>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Thumbprint_Cookies_Ive_Loved_Since_Childhood\"><\/span>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tThe Thumbprint Cookies I\u2019ve Loved Since Childhood\n\t\n\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"section-description\"><p>Thumbprint Cookies are one of those recipes I\u2019ve been making for as long as I can remember. I grew up with these on every holiday cookie tray, and now I make them every single Christmas without fail. They\u2019re buttery, soft, and just sweet enough, with that little pop of jam in the center that makes them impossible to stop eating. And the best part is they\u2019re simple. No fancy equipment, no complicated steps, just classic cookies done right.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-4.jpg\" alt=\"A bitten thumbprint cookie showing soft, tender texture and sweet jam center, stacked on a plate beside more cookies.\" class=\"wp-image-14725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-4.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-4-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-4-750x600.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-4-175x140.jpg 175w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-4-730x584.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-4-400x320.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-4-200x160.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-4-180x144.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-4-177x142.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-4-150x120.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-content block-tip-box style-fave\" id=\"block_8cfffb497834790e5b46c109c90ee9fe\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Youll_Love_These_Thumbprint_Cookies\"><\/span>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tWhy You\u2019ll Love These Thumbprint Cookies\n\t\n\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"section-description\"><ul>\n<li>Simple ingredients. You probably have everything already.<\/li>\n<li>No special tools. Just a bowl, a mixer, and your thumb.<\/li>\n<li>Soft, rich, buttery dough that stays tender after baking.<\/li>\n<li>Adaptable. Use whatever jam you love or have open in the fridge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-content style-check block-ingredients\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-image\">\n\n\t\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-ingredients.jpg\" class=\"attachment-placement-section size-placement-section entry-image\" alt=\"Glass bowls filled with butter, flour, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, salt, and jam, all measured and labeled for thumbprint cookies.\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-ingredients.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-ingredients-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-ingredients-750x600.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-ingredients-175x140.jpg 175w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-ingredients-730x584.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-ingredients-400x320.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-ingredients-200x160.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-ingredients-180x144.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-ingredients-177x142.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-ingredients-150x120.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients_and_Tips\"><\/span>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tIngredients and Tips\n\t\n\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"section-description\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Use softened butter.<\/strong> It should still hold its shape but press easily. Cold butter won\u2019t cream properly and room-temp melted butter makes greasy cookies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Only use the yolks.<\/strong> They give the dough richness and help it stay tender and crumbly instead of cakey.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a good jam.<\/strong> This is the flavor center of the cookie, literally. Raspberry, strawberry, or apricot all work great.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t skip the chill.<\/strong> Cold dough holds its shape in the oven and keeps the cookies from spreading flat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Measure the flour correctly.<\/strong> Spoon and level, don\u2019t pack it in. Too much flour dries out the dough.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If the dough cracks when you press it, it\u2019s fine.<\/strong> A few rustic edges just mean homemade charm, not a problem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-content block-icon-header style-tip\" id=\"block_5e4b89443e16437515a27bd755740a37\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Make_Thumbprint_Cookies\"><\/span>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tHow To Make Thumbprint Cookies\n\t\n\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how it goes. A simple cookie dough mixed in one bowl, a quick chill, a little shaping, and you&#8217;re ready to bake. Classic, buttery, jam-filled cookies that always look impressive, even though they\u2019re incredibly easy to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-content block-icon-header style-count\" id=\"block_1e181c3602827024c991b2c818c32804\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\">\n\n\n\t\n\t\tMake the dough\n\t\n\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"936\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-1.jpg\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make thumbprint cookies.\" class=\"wp-image-14734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-1-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-1-750x468.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-1-224x140.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-1-730x456.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-1-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-1-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-1-180x112.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-1-177x110.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-1-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cream the butter and sugar: <\/strong>Beat softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. It should look pale and creamy. A handheld mixer or stand mixer with the paddle works best. Scrape the bowl as needed so everything mixes evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"936\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-2.jpg\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make thumbprint cookies.\" class=\"wp-image-14733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-2-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-2-750x468.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-2-224x140.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-2-730x456.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-2-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-2-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-2-180x112.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-2-177x110.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-2-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Add yolks, vanilla, and salt: <\/strong>Mix in the egg yolks, vanilla, and salt. The mixture may look slightly separated at first, but don\u2019t panic, it comes together once the flour is added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"936\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-3.jpg\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make thumbprint cookies.\" class=\"wp-image-14732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-3-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-3-750x468.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-3-224x140.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-3-730x456.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-3-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-3-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-3-180x112.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-3-177x110.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-3-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Add the flour: <\/strong>Add the flour and mix on low just until you no longer see streaks. The dough will look soft and a bit crumbly but should press together easily when squeezed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wrap and chill:<\/strong> Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This makes rolling easier and keeps the cookies from spreading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-content block-icon-header style-count\" id=\"block_c432d7fe754bf820f2242aa446da1310\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\">\n\n\n\t\n\t\tShape the cookies\n\t\n\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"936\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-4.jpg\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make thumbprint cookies.\" class=\"wp-image-14731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-4.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-4-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-4-750x468.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-4-224x140.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-4-730x456.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-4-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-4-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-4-180x112.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-4-177x110.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-4-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scoop and roll: <\/strong>Use about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie. Roll into smooth balls, pressing any cracks together as you go. Line your baking sheet and space the cookies a couple inches apart. They don\u2019t spread much, but give them room to bake evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"936\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-5.jpg\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make thumbprint cookies.\" class=\"wp-image-14730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-5.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-5-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-5-750x468.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-5-224x140.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-5-730x456.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-5-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-5-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-5-180x112.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-5-177x110.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-5-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Indent:<\/strong> Press the center gently with your thumb or the back of a rounded teaspoon. If the edges crack slightly, just nudge them back together. You don\u2019t need perfection here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"936\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-6.jpg\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make thumbprint cookies.\" class=\"wp-image-14729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-6.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-6-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-6-750x468.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-6-224x140.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-6-730x456.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-6-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-6-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-6-180x112.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-6-177x110.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-6-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fill: <\/strong>Add about \u00bd teaspoon of jam to each indentation. Enough to fill, but not so much that it spills over during baking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-content block-icon-header style-count\" id=\"block_af246717cac70e4714668cb1058845bd\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\">\n\n\n\t\n\t\tBake\n\t\n\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"936\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-7.jpg\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make thumbprint cookies.\" class=\"wp-image-14728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-7.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-7-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-7-750x468.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-7-224x140.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-7-730x456.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-7-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-7-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-7-180x112.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-7-177x110.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-process-shots-7-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bake at 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C) for 12 to 15 minutes:<\/strong> They should still look pale on top with just a hint of golden around the edges. That\u2019s your sign to pull them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cool:<\/strong> Let them sit on the tray for 5 minutes, they\u2019re very soft when hot, then move to a rack to cool completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1875\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-22.jpg\" alt=\"Freshly baked thumbprint cookies with raspberry jam centers cooling on a wire rack, golden edges and glossy fruit filling.\" class=\"wp-image-14723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-22.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-22-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-22-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-22-750x938.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-22-112x140.jpg 112w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-22-730x913.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-22-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-22-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-22-180x225.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-22-177x221.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-22-150x188.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-content block-tip-box style-default\" id=\"block_6cc8e7105da2734bbfecfb59161388ff\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Variations\"><\/span>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tVariations\n\t\n\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"section-description\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Nutty twist:<\/strong>\u00a0Roll the dough balls in finely chopped nuts (like almonds or pecans) before baking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chocolate lovers:<\/strong>\u00a0Fill the centers with chocolate ganache or drizzle melted chocolate over the top once they\u2019ve cooled.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Holiday spirit:<\/strong>\u00a0Mix a little orange zest into the dough and use cranberry jam for a festive jam thumbprint cookies spin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><h2 class=\"custom-faq-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763326991585\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why did my cookies crack when I pressed them?<\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A few cracks are completely normal. If it bothers you, just smooth the edges with your fingers. Chilling the dough also helps.<\/p> <\/details> <details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763327024794\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I use different jam flavors?<\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Raspberry is classic, but strawberry, apricot, blackberry, blueberry, and even lemon curd all work great.<\/p> <\/details> <details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763327035313\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why did my jam overflow?<\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The most common reason is too much filling. Stick to about \u00bd teaspoon per cookie. You can always add a little more after baking.<\/p> <\/details> <details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763327047281\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I store thumbprint cookies?<\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. They stay soft and buttery.<\/p> <\/details> <details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763327064354\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I freeze thumbprint cookies?<\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Freeze baked cookies in a single layer, then store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature. You can also freeze the dough, just roll into balls, freeze, then thaw slightly before indenting and adding jam.<\/p> <\/details> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1875\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21.jpg\" alt=\"A full plate of buttery thumbprint cookies with jam centers, served on a dark surface with holiday napkin and milk.\" class=\"wp-image-14724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-750x938.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-112x140.jpg 112w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-730x913.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-180x225.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-177x221.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-150x188.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-try-these-cookie-recipes-next\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_These_Cookie_Recipes_Next\"><\/span>Try These Cookie Recipes Next<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/shortbread-cookies\/\">Shortbread Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/linzer-cookies\/\">Linzer Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/snickerdoodles\/\">Snickerdoodles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/rugelach-cookies\/\">Rugelach Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/checkerboard-cookies\/\">Checkerboard&nbsp;Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-13795\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"13795\" data-servings=\"24\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-craving-home-cooked-card-by-once-coupled---no-cook-mode\"><div class=\"card-before recipe-before\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"featured-content block-buttons location-recipe-before\" id=\"block_4dd3916c26e26e5158588bc7f1ffa100\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h2 class=\"section-title\">\n\n\n\t\n\t\tCraving More? Follow Along:\n\t\n\n\t<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div><div class=\"entries-container\">\n\n\t\n<div class=\"entry\">\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t<span class=\"more-link-container\"><a href=\"#popup-1\" data-lity class=\"more-link icon-social icon-envelope\">Free Newsletter<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"popup-1\" class=\"lity-hide popup-block-buttons popup-location-recipe-before\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subscribe_receive_a_FREE_Comfort_Food_Recipe_Book\"><\/span>Subscribe &amp; receive a FREE Comfort Food Recipe Book!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<form id=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-form\" class=\"validate\" action=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.us10.list-manage.com\/subscribe\/post?u=5ba57158846b6743ab030d3cb&amp;id=d137be72c2\" method=\"post\" name=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-form\" target=\"_blank\"><label for=\"mce-FNAME\">First Name <\/label><br \/>\n<input id=\"mce-FNAME\" class=\"\" name=\"FNAME\" type=\"text\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"First Name...\" \/><label for=\"mce-EMAIL\">Email Address<\/label><br \/>\n<input id=\"mce-EMAIL\" class=\"required email\" name=\"EMAIL\" type=\"email\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"Email Address...\" \/><br \/>\n<label class=\"checkbox subfield\" for=\"gdpr_1\"><input id=\"gdpr_1\" class=\"av-checkbox \" name=\"gdpr[1]\" required=\"\" type=\"checkbox\" value=\"Y\" \/>I agree to subscribing to email updates on Jo Cooks. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. Learn more about our privacy practices, here. We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Learn more about Mailchimp\u2019s privacy practices, <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchimp.com\/legal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>. <\/label><\/p>\n<div style=\"position: absolute; left: -5000px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><input id=\"b_5ba57158846b6743ab030d3cb_d137be72c2\" tabindex=\"-1\" name=\"b_5ba57158846b6743ab030d3cb_d137be72c2\" type=\"text\" value=\"\" aria-labelledby=\"b_5ba57158846b6743ab030d3cb_d137be72c2\" \/><\/div>\n<p><input id=\"mc-embedded-subscribe\" class=\"button\" name=\"subscribe\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Subscribe Now!\" \/><br \/>\n<\/form>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"entry\">\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t<span class=\"more-link-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.ca\/cravinghomecooked\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"more-link icon-social icon-pinterest\">Pinterest<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"entry\">\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t<span class=\"more-link-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cravinghomecooked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"more-link icon-social icon-facebook\">Facebook<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"entry\">\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t<span class=\"more-link-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cravinghomecooked\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"more-link icon-social icon-instagram\">Instagram<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-craving-home-cooked\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wprm-entry-header\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-750x750.jpg\" class=\"attachment-placement-recipe size-placement-recipe entry-image\" alt=\"A full plate of buttery thumbprint cookies with jam centers, served on a dark surface with holiday napkin and milk.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-277x277.jpg 277w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-205x205.jpg 205w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-177x177.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-164x164.jpg 164w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) 160px, 105px\" \/><\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"header-item rating-wrap\">\n\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-pretitle\">Recipe<\/span>\n\t\t\t<style>#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #343434; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66 stop { stop-color: #343434; }<\/style><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"display:block;width:0px;height:0px\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\" \/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"1\" \/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"0\" \/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\" \/><\/linearGradient><\/defs><defs><linearGradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\" \/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"1\" \/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"0\" \/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\" \/><\/linearGradient><\/defs><defs><linearGradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\" \/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"1\" \/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"0\" \/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\" \/><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><div id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-rating wprm-recipe-rating-recipe-13795 wprm-user-rating wprm-recipe-rating-separate wprm-user-rating-not-voted wprm-user-rating-allowed\" data-recipe=\"13795\" data-average=\"0\" data-count=\"0\" data-total=\"0\" data-user=\"0\" data-decimals=\"2\"data-modal-uid=\"user-rating\"><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-1 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"1\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 1 out of 5 stars\" onmouseenter=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.enter(this)\" onfocus=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.enter(this)\" onmouseleave=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.leave(this)\" onblur=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.leave(this)\" onclick=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" onkeypress=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" style=\"font-size: 14px;padding: 3px;padding-left: 0;\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#343434\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M11.99,1.94c-.35,0-.67.19-.83.51l-2.56,5.2c-.11.24-.34.4-.61.43l-5.75.83c-.35.05-.64.3-.74.64-.11.34,0,.7.22.94l4.16,4.05c.19.19.27.45.22.7l-.98,5.72c-.06.35.1.7.37.9.29.21.66.24.98.08l5.14-2.71h0c.24-.13.51-.13.75,0l5.14,2.71c.32.16.69.13.98-.08.29-.21.43-.56.37-.9l-.98-5.72h0c-.05-.26.05-.53.22-.7l4.16-4.05h0c.26-.24.34-.61.22-.94s-.4-.58-.74-.64l-5.75-.83c-.26-.03-.48-.21-.61-.43l-2.56-5.2c-.16-.32-.48-.53-.83-.51,0,0-.02,0-.02,0Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-2 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"2\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 2 out of 5 stars\" onmouseenter=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.enter(this)\" onfocus=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.enter(this)\" onmouseleave=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.leave(this)\" onblur=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.leave(this)\" onclick=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" onkeypress=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" style=\"font-size: 14px;padding: 3px;\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#343434\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M11.99,1.94c-.35,0-.67.19-.83.51l-2.56,5.2c-.11.24-.34.4-.61.43l-5.75.83c-.35.05-.64.3-.74.64-.11.34,0,.7.22.94l4.16,4.05c.19.19.27.45.22.7l-.98,5.72c-.06.35.1.7.37.9.29.21.66.24.98.08l5.14-2.71h0c.24-.13.51-.13.75,0l5.14,2.71c.32.16.69.13.98-.08.29-.21.43-.56.37-.9l-.98-5.72h0c-.05-.26.05-.53.22-.7l4.16-4.05h0c.26-.24.34-.61.22-.94s-.4-.58-.74-.64l-5.75-.83c-.26-.03-.48-.21-.61-.43l-2.56-5.2c-.16-.32-.48-.53-.83-.51,0,0-.02,0-.02,0Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-3 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"3\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 3 out of 5 stars\" onmouseenter=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.enter(this)\" onfocus=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.enter(this)\" onmouseleave=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.leave(this)\" onblur=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.leave(this)\" onclick=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" onkeypress=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" style=\"font-size: 14px;padding: 3px;\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#343434\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M11.99,1.94c-.35,0-.67.19-.83.51l-2.56,5.2c-.11.24-.34.4-.61.43l-5.75.83c-.35.05-.64.3-.74.64-.11.34,0,.7.22.94l4.16,4.05c.19.19.27.45.22.7l-.98,5.72c-.06.35.1.7.37.9.29.21.66.24.98.08l5.14-2.71h0c.24-.13.51-.13.75,0l5.14,2.71c.32.16.69.13.98-.08.29-.21.43-.56.37-.9l-.98-5.72h0c-.05-.26.05-.53.22-.7l4.16-4.05h0c.26-.24.34-.61.22-.94s-.4-.58-.74-.64l-5.75-.83c-.26-.03-.48-.21-.61-.43l-2.56-5.2c-.16-.32-.48-.53-.83-.51,0,0-.02,0-.02,0Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-4 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"4\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 4 out of 5 stars\" onmouseenter=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.enter(this)\" onfocus=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.enter(this)\" onmouseleave=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.leave(this)\" onblur=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.leave(this)\" onclick=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" onkeypress=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" style=\"font-size: 14px;padding: 3px;\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#343434\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M11.99,1.94c-.35,0-.67.19-.83.51l-2.56,5.2c-.11.24-.34.4-.61.43l-5.75.83c-.35.05-.64.3-.74.64-.11.34,0,.7.22.94l4.16,4.05c.19.19.27.45.22.7l-.98,5.72c-.06.35.1.7.37.9.29.21.66.24.98.08l5.14-2.71h0c.24-.13.51-.13.75,0l5.14,2.71c.32.16.69.13.98-.08.29-.21.43-.56.37-.9l-.98-5.72h0c-.05-.26.05-.53.22-.7l4.16-4.05h0c.26-.24.34-.61.22-.94s-.4-.58-.74-.64l-5.75-.83c-.26-.03-.48-.21-.61-.43l-2.56-5.2c-.16-.32-.48-.53-.83-.51,0,0-.02,0-.02,0Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-5 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"5\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 5 out of 5 stars\" onmouseenter=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.enter(this)\" onfocus=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.enter(this)\" onmouseleave=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.leave(this)\" onblur=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.leave(this)\" onclick=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" onkeypress=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" style=\"font-size: 14px;padding: 3px;padding-right: 0;\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#343434\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M11.99,1.94c-.35,0-.67.19-.83.51l-2.56,5.2c-.11.24-.34.4-.61.43l-5.75.83c-.35.05-.64.3-.74.64-.11.34,0,.7.22.94l4.16,4.05c.19.19.27.45.22.7l-.98,5.72c-.06.35.1.7.37.9.29.21.66.24.98.08l5.14-2.71h0c.24-.13.51-.13.75,0l5.14,2.71c.32.16.69.13.98-.08.29-.21.43-.56.37-.9l-.98-5.72h0c-.05-.26.05-.53.22-.7l4.16-4.05h0c.26-.24.34-.61.22-.94s-.4-.58-.74-.64l-5.75-.83c-.26-.03-.48-.21-.61-.43l-2.56-5.2c-.16-.32-.48-.53-.83-.51,0,0-.02,0-.02,0Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-details wprm-block-text-italic\">No ratings yet<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"header-item description-wrap\">\n\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thumbprint_Cookies\"><\/span>Thumbprint Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Classic <strong>Thumbprint Cookies<\/strong> made with buttery dough and filled with your favorite jam. Soft, tender, and always a holiday favorite.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-info-columns\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text- wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text- wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text- wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text- wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Chilling Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wprm-entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-entry-content-buttons\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"social\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wprm_print\/thumbprint-cookies\" style=\"color: ;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"13795\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Print<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"dpsp-shortcode-wrapper dpsp-size-medium dpsp-no-labels-mobile dpsp-show-on-mobile dpsp-button-style-6\"><ul class=\"dpsp-networks-btns-wrapper dpsp-networks-btns-share dpsp-networks-btns-content  \" style=\"padding:0;margin:0;list-style-type:none\">\n<li class=\"dpsp-network-list-item dpsp-network-list-item-pinterest\" style=\"float:left\">\n\t<button rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-href=\"#\" class=\"dpsp-network-btn dpsp-pinterest dpsp-first dpsp-last dpsp-has-label dpsp-has-label-mobile\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Save to Pinterest\" title=\"Save to Pinterest\" style=\"font-size:14px;padding:0rem;max-height:32px\" >\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon \"><span class=\"dpsp-network-icon-inner\" ><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 23 32\"><path d=\"M0 10.656q0-1.92 0.672-3.616t1.856-2.976 2.72-2.208 3.296-1.408 3.616-0.448q2.816 0 5.248 1.184t3.936 3.456 1.504 5.12q0 1.728-0.32 3.36t-1.088 3.168-1.792 2.656-2.56 1.856-3.392 0.672q-1.216 0-2.4-0.576t-1.728-1.568q-0.16 0.704-0.48 2.016t-0.448 1.696-0.352 1.28-0.48 1.248-0.544 1.12-0.832 1.408-1.12 1.536l-0.224 0.096-0.16-0.192q-0.288-2.816-0.288-3.36 0-1.632 0.384-3.68t1.184-5.152 0.928-3.616q-0.576-1.152-0.576-3.008 0-1.504 0.928-2.784t2.368-1.312q1.088 0 1.696 0.736t0.608 1.824q0 1.184-0.768 3.392t-0.8 3.36q0 1.12 0.8 1.856t1.952 0.736q0.992 0 1.824-0.448t1.408-1.216 0.992-1.696 0.672-1.952 0.352-1.984 0.128-1.792q0-3.072-1.952-4.8t-5.12-1.728q-3.552 0-5.952 2.304t-2.4 5.856q0 0.8 0.224 1.536t0.48 1.152 0.48 0.832 0.224 0.544q0 0.48-0.256 1.28t-0.672 0.8q-0.032 0-0.288-0.032-0.928-0.288-1.632-0.992t-1.088-1.696-0.576-1.92-0.192-1.92z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span>\n\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-label dpsp-network-hide-label-mobile\">Pin<\/span><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#respond\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-comments wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: ;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-jump-to-comments-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12.712,1.942l2.969,6.015l6.638,0.965c0.651,0.095,0.911,0.895,0.44,1.354l-4.804,4.682l1.134,6.612c0.111,0.649-0.57,1.143-1.152,0.837L12,19.286l-5.938,3.122C5.48,22.714,4.799,22.219,4.91,21.57l1.134-6.612l-4.804-4.682c-0.471-0.459-0.211-1.26,0.44-1.354l6.638-0.965l2.969-6.015C11.579,1.352,12.421,1.352,12.712,1.942z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Rate<\/a>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-13795 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-text wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"13795\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">24<\/span><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-13795-equipment\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"13795\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Equipment<\/h3><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"5-speed Hand Mixer\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/33GEpC8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\">5-speed Hand Mixer<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-13795-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-13795-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"13795\" data-servings=\"24\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;unsalted butter&#032;softened\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">softened<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u2154&#032;cup&#032;granulated sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2154<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;large &#032;egg yolks\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">egg yolks<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;pure vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pure vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bc&#032;teaspoon&#032;salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;cups&#032;all-purpose flour\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;cup&#032;fruit jam &#032;or preserves of your choice, e.g., raspberry, strawberry, apricot\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fruit jam <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or preserves of your choice, e.g., raspberry, strawberry, apricot<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-13795 wprm-unit-conversion-container-links wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"13795\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Customary\">US Customary<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"13795\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-13795-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-13795-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"13795\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul style=\"--wprm-advanced-list-background: #343434;--wprm-advanced-list-size: 22px;--wprm-advanced-list-text-size: 10px;\" class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-13795-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-13795-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt to the mixture. Beat until well combined.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-13795-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-13795-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Form the dough into a ball and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-13795-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-13795-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator. Roll the dough into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls, roughly the size of a walnut. Place the dough balls about 2 inches (5 cm) apart on the prepared baking sheet. Use your thumb or the back of a rounded teaspoon to press a shallow indentation into the center of each dough ball.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-13795-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Spoon about \u00bd teaspoon of your chosen fruit jam or preserves into each indentation. Be careful not to overfill, as the jam may overflow during baking.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-13795-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just beginning to turn golden. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-13795-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"tips-notes\">\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"recipe-13795-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Tips &amp; Notes:<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ol>\n<li>Use softened butter, not melted. It gives the cookies the right texture.<\/li>\n<li>Only yolks, no whites. The yolks make the dough richer and help it hold together.<\/li>\n<li>Spoon and level your flour. Too much flour makes a dry, crumbly cookie.<\/li>\n<li>Chill the dough. It helps the cookies keep their shape and prevents spreading.<\/li>\n<li>If your jam is really thick, warm it a few seconds so it spoons easily.<\/li>\n<li>You can roll the dough balls in sugar before baking for a sparkly finish.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-entry-nutrition\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"recipe-13795-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">nutrition facts<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">cookie<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">152<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (8%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">18<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (6%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (2%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (12%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (31%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">36<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (12%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">28<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (1%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">21<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (1%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (2%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (10%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">257<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (5%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (1%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (1%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (6%)<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-entry-tags\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/about\/\" target=\"_self\">Joanna Cismaru<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Cookies, Dessert<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wprm-entry-footer\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-after recipe-after\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n<p><strong>before you go!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-did-you-try-this-recipe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_you_try_this_recipe\"><\/span>Did you try this recipe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/honey-garlic-chicken-bites\/#respond\">Leave us a recipe rating<\/a> below + tag @cravinghomecooked on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cravinghomecooked\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">instagram<\/a> and hashtag it #cravinghomecooked!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thumbprint Cookies &#8211; Classic, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a sweet jam center. Easy to make, beginner-friendly, and honestly a holiday cookie plate without these feels incomplete. Here\u2019s how it goes. A simple cookie dough mixed in one bowl, a quick chill, a little shaping, and you&#8217;re ready to bake. Classic, buttery, jam-filled cookies that always&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":14724,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"limit_modified_date":"","last_modified_date":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2233,120,24,4074],"tags":[142,128],"class_list":{"0":"post-13794","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-christmas","8":"category-cookies","9":"category-dessert","10":"category-thanksgiving","11":"tag-butter","12":"tag-flour","13":"entry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.4 (Yoast SEO v26.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Thumbprint Cookies - Craving Home Cooked<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Soft, buttery Thumbprint Cookies filled with jam. A classic holiday favorite that\u2019s easy to make and always crowd-pleasing.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"These Thumbprint Cookies Vanish Fast Every Christmas\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Soft, buttery, jam-filled cookies everyone grabs first. Easy to make, impossible to stop eating.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Craving Home Cooked\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cravinghomecooked\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-11-16T21:14:25+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-11-16T21:14:28+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-3.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1500\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Joanna Cismaru\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Thumbprint Cookies\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Joanna Cismaru\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Joanna Cismaru\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/#\/schema\/person\/b820417c55a72c8506692141b84d53d5\"},\"headline\":\"Thumbprint Cookies\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-11-16T21:14:25+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-11-16T21:14:28+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/\"},\"wordCount\":935,\"commentCount\":2,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"butter\",\"flour\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Christmas\",\"Cookies\",\"Dessert\",\"Thanksgiving\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":[\"WebPage\",\"FAQPage\"],\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/\",\"name\":\"Thumbprint Cookies - Craving Home Cooked\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-11-16T21:14:25+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-11-16T21:14:28+00:00\",\"description\":\"Soft, buttery Thumbprint Cookies filled with jam. A classic holiday favorite that\u2019s easy to make and always crowd-pleasing.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#breadcrumb\"},\"mainEntity\":[{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763326991585\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327024794\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327035313\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327047281\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327064354\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21.jpg\",\"width\":1500,\"height\":1875,\"caption\":\"A full plate of buttery thumbprint cookies with jam centers, served on a dark surface with holiday napkin and milk.\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Thumbprint Cookies\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/\",\"name\":\"Craving Home Cooked\",\"description\":\"Delicious Home Cooked Meals That Everyone Craves\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Craving Home Cooked\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/chc-square-logo.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/chc-square-logo.jpg\",\"width\":400,\"height\":337,\"caption\":\"Craving Home Cooked\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cravinghomecooked\/\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cravinghomecooked\/\",\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.ca\/cravinghomecooked\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/#\/schema\/person\/b820417c55a72c8506692141b84d53d5\",\"name\":\"Joanna Cismaru\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-96x96.jpeg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-96x96.jpeg\",\"caption\":\"Joanna Cismaru\"},\"description\":\"I\u2019m Joanna (Jo for short) and this is my blog where I share with you my culinary adventures. Here you will find a variety of recipes using simple everyday ingredients and creating wonderful, delicious and comforting meals, including some decadent desserts. Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.\",\"sameAs\":[\"http:\/\/www.cravinghomecooked.com\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/author\/gcitmxfh8qyfxlukgyvb\/\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763326991585\",\"position\":1,\"url\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763326991585\",\"name\":\"Why did my cookies crack when I pressed them?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A few cracks are completely normal. If it bothers you, just smooth the edges with your fingers. Chilling the dough also helps.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327024794\",\"position\":2,\"url\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327024794\",\"name\":\"Can I use different jam flavors?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Raspberry is classic, but strawberry, apricot, blackberry, blueberry, and even lemon curd all work great.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327035313\",\"position\":3,\"url\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327035313\",\"name\":\"Why did my jam overflow?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The most common reason is too much filling. Stick to about \u00bd teaspoon per cookie. You can always add a little more after baking.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327047281\",\"position\":4,\"url\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327047281\",\"name\":\"How do I store thumbprint cookies?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. They stay soft and buttery.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327064354\",\"position\":5,\"url\":\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327064354\",\"name\":\"Can I freeze thumbprint cookies?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Freeze baked cookies in a single layer, then store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature. You can also freeze the dough, just roll into balls, freeze, then thaw slightly before indenting and adding jam.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Thumbprint Cookies - Craving Home Cooked","description":"Soft, buttery Thumbprint Cookies filled with jam. A classic holiday favorite that\u2019s easy to make and always crowd-pleasing.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"These Thumbprint Cookies Vanish Fast Every Christmas","og_description":"Soft, buttery, jam-filled cookies everyone grabs first. Easy to make, impossible to stop eating.","og_url":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/","og_site_name":"Craving Home Cooked","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cravinghomecooked\/","article_published_time":"2025-11-16T21:14:25+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-11-16T21:14:28+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1500,"height":1200,"url":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-3.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Joanna Cismaru","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_title":"Thumbprint Cookies","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Joanna Cismaru","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/"},"author":{"name":"Joanna Cismaru","@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/#\/schema\/person\/b820417c55a72c8506692141b84d53d5"},"headline":"Thumbprint Cookies","datePublished":"2025-11-16T21:14:25+00:00","dateModified":"2025-11-16T21:14:28+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/"},"wordCount":935,"commentCount":2,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21.jpg","keywords":["butter","flour"],"articleSection":["Christmas","Cookies","Dessert","Thanksgiving"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":["WebPage","FAQPage"],"@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/","url":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/","name":"Thumbprint Cookies - Craving Home Cooked","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21.jpg","datePublished":"2025-11-16T21:14:25+00:00","dateModified":"2025-11-16T21:14:28+00:00","description":"Soft, buttery Thumbprint Cookies filled with jam. A classic holiday favorite that\u2019s easy to make and always crowd-pleasing.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#breadcrumb"},"mainEntity":[{"@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763326991585"},{"@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327024794"},{"@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327035313"},{"@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327047281"},{"@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327064354"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbprint-cookies-1-21.jpg","width":1500,"height":1875,"caption":"A full plate of buttery thumbprint cookies with jam centers, served on a dark surface with holiday napkin and milk."},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Thumbprint Cookies"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/","name":"Craving Home Cooked","description":"Delicious Home Cooked Meals That Everyone Craves","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/#organization","name":"Craving Home Cooked","url":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/chc-square-logo.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/chc-square-logo.jpg","width":400,"height":337,"caption":"Craving Home Cooked"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cravinghomecooked\/","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cravinghomecooked\/","https:\/\/www.pinterest.ca\/cravinghomecooked\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/#\/schema\/person\/b820417c55a72c8506692141b84d53d5","name":"Joanna Cismaru","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-96x96.jpeg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/joanna-cismaru-headshot-96x96.jpeg","caption":"Joanna Cismaru"},"description":"I\u2019m Joanna (Jo for short) and this is my blog where I share with you my culinary adventures. Here you will find a variety of recipes using simple everyday ingredients and creating wonderful, delicious and comforting meals, including some decadent desserts. Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.","sameAs":["http:\/\/www.cravinghomecooked.com"],"url":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/author\/gcitmxfh8qyfxlukgyvb\/"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763326991585","position":1,"url":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763326991585","name":"Why did my cookies crack when I pressed them?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"A few cracks are completely normal. If it bothers you, just smooth the edges with your fingers. Chilling the dough also helps.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327024794","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327024794","name":"Can I use different jam flavors?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. Raspberry is classic, but strawberry, apricot, blackberry, blueberry, and even lemon curd all work great.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327035313","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327035313","name":"Why did my jam overflow?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The most common reason is too much filling. Stick to about \u00bd teaspoon per cookie. You can always add a little more after baking.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327047281","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327047281","name":"How do I store thumbprint cookies?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. They stay soft and buttery.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327064354","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/#faq-question-1763327064354","name":"Can I freeze thumbprint cookies?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. Freeze baked cookies in a single layer, then store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature. You can also freeze the dough, just roll into balls, freeze, then thaw slightly before indenting and adding jam.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13794","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13794"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13794\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14724"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13794"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13794"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13794"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}