Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies
These strawberry thumbprint cookies are a simple twist on our classic sugar cookie recipe, filled with sweet strawberry preserves for the perfect pop of flavor. Soft, buttery, and just a little nostalgic, they taste like a homemade strawberry pop tart—without all the extras. Perfect for an afternoon coffee break or wrapped up as a thoughtful, homemade gift.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup sugar divided
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 4-6 oz strawberry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup of the sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and egg yolk, mixing until fully combined. Stir in the vanilla and milk.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop and roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in extra sugar and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Using your thumb, gently press an indentation into the center of each cookie. Fill each indentation with strawberry preserves.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on a baking rack before serving.