Jam Drops (Thumbprint Cookies)

Jam drops were one of my favourite cookies growing up! These are a buttery shortbread style cookie with a sweet filling of strawberry or raspberry jam, just like the ones you would go searching for in grandma’s biscuit tin. Whether you call them jam drops or thumbprint cookies in your part of the world, one thing is certain, everyone loves them!

Course Morning Tea

Cuisine Australian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings cookies

Calories 124kcal

Author Sally

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups plain flour/all purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup (170 grams) dairy free butter block style if possible
⅔ cup sugar
1 large egg
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
⅓ cup strawberry jam approx

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
In a large mixing bowl (or in the bowl of a stand mixer) beat the dairy free butter and sugar with a handheld electric mixer until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla, then beat again until well combined.
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into the bowl. Mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. The dough may look a little crumbly but should press together easily.
Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough, rolling it into balls. Place evenly spaced on the prepared trays, leaving room for spreading.
Use your thumb (or the back of a ½ tablespoon measuring spoon) to press an indent into the centre of each ball, pushing the edges out slightly. Fill each indent with about ½ teaspoon of jam so that it is full, but not overflowing.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are just turning golden. If the cookies spread unevenly, gently reshape them with a tablespoon as soon as they come out of the oven.
Leave the cookies on the tray for 10 minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough: If your dough is sticky (common with spreadable dairy free butter), chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes to 2 hours to firm up before rolling.

Storage Instructions: Store jam drops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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