Buttery Blackberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies
These melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies feature a bright, tart blackberry jam center and a delicate vanilla glaze. They are the perfect balance of buttery richness and fruity sweetness for any tea time or holiday platter.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 0.66 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 tsp almond extract provides a professional bakery flavor
- 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 0.5 cup blackberry jam seedless preferred
- 1 cup powdered sugar for the optional glaze
- 1 tbsp whole milk
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For a firmer cookie, chill the dough balls for 20 minutes before baking to prevent spreading. You can substitute blackberry jam with raspberry or apricot if desired.