Nitrate & Nitrite Free Thumbprint Cookies with Jam
Total time1 hr 4 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time14 min
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24 servings
For the cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
For the filling
- ½ cup jam (raspberry, strawberry, or apricot)
Instructions
- 1
Beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or with a hand mixer) on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and salt and mix until combined.
- 2
Add the flour all at once and mix on low speed until the dough just comes together and no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
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