Noreen's Kitchen: How to Make Swedish Thumbprint Cookies

Greetings! Here we are with another classic cookie recipe direct from my Mom's recipe box. Swedish Thumbprint cookies are simple and delicious and have only 5 ingredients! Butter, sugar, flour, vanilla and jam. This cookie is the perfect bite, sweet, salty, buttery and yummy!
Cream 2 sticks of softened butter with 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla and combine well. Add in 2 cups of all purpose flour until a dough forms. Using a small cookie scoop (2 teaspoon size) drop dough balls onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Using your thumb, press an indentation into each dough ball. Fill cookies with a scant 1/4 teaspoon of jam. Bake cookies in a 350 degree oven for 13 to 15 minutes until cookies are just barely browned on the bottom edges. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on sheet for a few minutes before removing to a cooling rack. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container or plastic zip top bag.
These cookies are fabulous for a cookie swap, cookie tray or little something for your neighbors or co-workers. Pair these with a cone full of Vanilla Cafe Vienna mix and you have a perfect gift for anyone on your list.
I hope you try this and I hope you enjoy it! As always, Happy Eating and Merry Christmas!
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