Holiday Thumbprint Treats (Printable Format)
Flexible festive treats with crunchy buttery edges and tender middles that you can personalize with different fillings from fruit spreads to melted chocolate, ideal for giving as gifts.
# Needed Ingredients:
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1 cup softened unsalted butter.
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½ cup white sugar.
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¼ cup packed brown sugar.
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¼ teaspoon finely ground sea salt.
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1 large egg.
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2 ½ cups plain flour.
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1 teaspoon baking powder.
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract.
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2 tablespoons Dutch cocoa powder.
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½ cup white sugar for rolling.
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½ cup smooth jam for centers.
# Preparation Steps:
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Whip the butter and sugars until fluffy and pale. Toss in salt, egg, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly.
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Gently add sifted flour and baking powder to mixture. Stir until you get a smooth dough.
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Take out half the dough. Mix cocoa powder into the other half until fully blended.
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Grab 1½ tablespoon chunks, roll them into balls. Dip in sugar coating. Push down middle with thumb.
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Drop jam into the centers. Bake at 355°F until just set, about 8-10 minutes. While still warm, add any chocolate toppings.
# Supplementary Details:
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They taste way better when you bake them the same day you make the dough.
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Keep an eye on timing so they stay soft and chewy.
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Put any chocolate decorations on while cookies are still hot.