Guava Jam Thumbprint Cookies (Printable Version)

Buttery cookies with sweet-tart guava jam centers, offering delightful flavor contrasts in every bite.

# What You 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 portions 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, press a shallow 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 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 -
  • Requires just a handful of simple pantry staples.
  • Perfect for vegetarian diets and easily customizable.
  • The exotic guava flavor makes these stand out from traditional fruit jam cookies.
  • Quick preparation and baking time of only 35 minutes.
02 -
  • If using store-bought guava jam, double-check for potential allergens before serving.
  • Avoid over-filling the indentations to prevent the jam from bubbling over during baking.
  • For extra neat edges, roll the dough balls until they are perfectly smooth before pressing.
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