Recipes Desserts Cookies Thumbprint Cookie Recipes Jam Thumbprints 4.6 (122) 98 Reviews 18 Photos These jam thumbprints are delicious and attractive little cookies with a finger-sized indentation for preserves. Fill with different colored preserves for an interesting presentation. Submitted by Esther Kenagy Updated on February 26, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 18 18 18 18 18 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 24 cookies Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ⅔ cup butter ⅓ cup white sugar 2 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 egg whites, lightly beaten ¾ cup finely chopped walnuts ⅓ cup strawberry preserves Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets or line them with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, vanilla, and salt. Gradually mix in flour. Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls. Dip in lightly beaten egg whites, then roll in finely chopped walnuts. Place 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Press down the centers of each with your thumb. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Just before serving, fill centers of cookies with strawberry preserves. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 126 Calories 8g Fat 12g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 126 % Daily Value * Total Fat 8g 10% Saturated Fat 4g 18% Cholesterol 31mg 10% Sodium 90mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 12g 5% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 6g Protein 2g 4% Calcium 8mg 1% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 32mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved