These Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies are delicious melt-in-your-mouth cookies combining the flavors of shortbread and raspberry and topped with a delectable almond glaze. Check out these Turtle Thumbprint cookies that use the same shortbread foundation! If you are looking for more Cookie Recipes or maybe even my famous Snickerdoodle Recipe, I’ve got you covered.

Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies on Cutting Board
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Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

The foundation for this amazingly simple (yet delicious) cookie is shortbread. I have always loved shortbread cookies, but after some research, I have a newfound appreciation for them! Shortbread dates many many years to 12th century Scotland.  Shortbreads were a delicacy at that time and were reserved for only special events.  So what makes shortbread?  Butter.   Shortbread actually started out as biscuit bread, but by adding in a large amount of butter the dish became crumbly. 

Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies one with bite taken out

Tips for Thumbprint Cookies

The trick to making the perfect thumbprint is not to use your thumb.  Shh, don’t tell anyone.  I like to use the edge of my spoon.  I keep a small plate of flour out and dip the spoon in to prevent sticking and then lightly press to make your circular center.

The other tip I will give you on these cookies is to actually roll out the ball with your hands.  If you use a cookie scoop you will get the right size, but don’t skip out on the hand rolling.  This motion seals the cookie dough together and prevents the base from cracking under heat.

Thumbprint Cookies

How to Store Thumbprint Cookies

After baking, allow the cookies to cool completely, and then place them in an airtight container or freezer-safe sealable plastic bag.  I would suggest setting them flat and then adding a layer of parchment paper between any layers.

Side note about storage:  If you are planning to use these in a cookie exchange, freezing them will be your best bet!  Transporting these cookies might prove to be a bit of a challenge due to the jam center.

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Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
These Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies are a delicious melt in your mouth cookie combining the flavors of shortbread and raspberry and topped with a delectable almond glaze.

Ingredients

Thumbprint Cookie

  • 1 cup (226 g) butter, softened
  • cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 cups (256 g) all-purpose flour

Toppings

  • ½ cup seedless raspberry jam
  • ½ cup (63 g) confectioners' sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon almond extract, optional
  • 1 teaspoon milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together butter and white sugar until smooth. Mix in 1/2 tsp almond extract, egg yolk, and flour until dough comes together.
  • Chill dough for 15-30 minutes.
  • Roll dough into 1 ½ inch balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Using a spoon, make a small impression in the center of each ball. Fill impression with jam.
  • Bake for 14-18 minutes in preheated oven, or until lightly browned.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together confectioners sugar, 3/4 tsp almond exact and milk until smooth.
  • Drizzle over warm cookies.

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Reader Comments

  1. I get so many compliments on these yummy cookies! They are so easy and extra nice using Bonne Maman raspberry preserves. Thanks Amanda and 💚🎀 Merry Christmas 🎀💚

  2. This is my second year of making these. Yum. Last year I had my own raspberry jam, but this year I used Smuckers Seedless Raspberry Jam~ it was more like jelly and not as flavorful raspberry flavor. I made them for my Sunday School class and they loved them. If I have to buy my jam next year it will be Bonne Mamon. Thank you. It’s delightfully yummy.

  3. Amanda I need your help ASAP, I’m here trying to do the thumbprint cookies,cannot get them to roll in a ball,crumbling before my eyes,followed the directions,please help😔

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