Guava Jam Thumbprint Cookies (Printable)

Buttery pastry cookies with sweet-tart guava centers. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Filling

07 - 1/2 cup guava jam

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
05 - Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll between palms. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
07 - Using your thumb or the back of a rounded teaspoon, make an indentation in the center of each dough ball.
08 - Fill each indentation with approximately 1/2 teaspoon guava jam.
09 - Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They look fancy enough to impress but come together in under an hour, no special skills required.
  • The contrast between buttery cookie and bright guava jam hits different every single time you bite into one.
02 -
  • Overfilled jam means it'll leak and caramelize on your baking sheet, so resist the urge to be generous with the filling.
  • Room temperature butter actually creams better than cold butter, so plan ahead or let it sit on the counter for thirty minutes.
03 -
  • If your kitchen is warm, chill the shaped dough balls for fifteen minutes before baking so they hold their shape better and cook more evenly.
  • Save any leftover jam and swirl it into softened ice cream or yogurt for an easy dessert hack that feels like you tried.
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