Thumbprint Cookies

A holiday favorite! We recommend using Zelda's or Apple Hill Farm jams or jellies for the filling.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 mixing spoon
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 teaspoon
  • 1 baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 c. confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 c. butter softened
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 c. All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325º.
  • Mix together 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar and 1 cup softened butter.
  • Add 2 tsp. pure vanilla, blend in 2 cups flour & 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix thoroughly but do not over beat.
  • Roll into small balls about 3/4″ to 1″ in diameter. Place balls about 1″ apart on baking sheet.
  • Make a depression in the center of each ball by pressing down gently with your thumb or spoon.
  • Fill depression with a teaspoon of your favorite marmalade.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool on your counter not on a cookie rack. May be dusted with confectioners’ sugar.

Notes

Recipe from Mountainbrook of Vermont.