Fig Jam Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

How To Make Fig Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Soft and buttery shortbread cookies filled with sweet fig jam, perfect for an afternoon tea.

Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes
Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup fig jam

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

  2. In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

  3. Add in flour and salt. Mix until just combined.

  4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  5. Using your thumb, make an indentation in the center of each cookie.

  6. Fill each indentation with 1/2 teaspoon of fig jam.

  7. Bake for 15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.

  8. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

  • Calories – 390 kcal : 0
  • Total Fat – 24g : 0
  • Saturated Fat – 14g : 0
  • Cholesterol – 60mg : 0
  • Sodium – 155mg : 0
  • Total Carbohydrates – 40g : 0
  • Dietary Fiber – 1g : 0
  • Sugars – 16g : 0
  • Protein – 3g : 0
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