Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Holiday Jam Swirl Thumbprint Bars, where buttery cookie meets luscious jam for an unforgettable treat. Perfect for any festive occasion, these bars are easy to make and sure to be a hit with family and friends. With a foolproof recipe that delivers restaurant-quality results, you’ll create sweet memories in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/3 cup jam or preserves (raspberry, apricot, or strawberry)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract and egg yolk until well combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing just until incorporated.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place them on the prepared tray, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Press your thumb or the back of a teaspoon into each cookie ball to create an indentation.
- Spoon your chosen jam into each well generously.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are slightly golden. Let cool before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg