Guava Jam Thumbprint Cookies (Printer-friendly)

Buttery cookies with sweet guava centers, offering tropical flavors in every bite.

# What You'll 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 Make It:

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 the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
05 - Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them between your palms. Place them 2 inches apart on the 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 of guava jam.
09 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Rich, buttery cookie texture that melts in your mouth.
  • Exotic guava jam for a unique sweet and tangy flavor.
  • Quick preparation time of only 20 minutes.
  • Easy-to-follow steps suitable for beginners.
02 -
  • Use a rounded teaspoon to create uniform indentations in every cookie.
  • Do not overbake; remove them as soon as the edges are lightly golden to keep them soft.
  • Double-check store-bought jam for potential allergens if you have dietary restrictions.
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