Celebrate your love for America with a delightful batch of Patriotic Red White Blue Thumbprint Cookies! These vibrant treats are not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious way to show your spirit at any gathering, from Fourth of July barbecues to summer picnics. With their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a burst of fruity flavor from the jam, these cookies are sure to be the star of the dessert table. Join us as we guide you through the simple steps to create these eye-catching cookies that will have everyone asking for the recipe!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 32 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup red jam (strawberry or raspberry)
- 1/2 cup blue jam (blueberry or grape)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, create a gentle indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill the indentations with red jam in half the cookies and blue jam in the other half, being careful not to overfill.
- Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, the cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing, which helps create a light and fluffy cookie dough.
- Chill the Dough: If your dough feels too soft to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before rolling into balls. This will help the cookies hold their shape while baking.
- Jam Choices: Feel free to get creative with your jam selections! While we recommend strawberry and blueberry for that patriotic flair, any flavor you love will work just as well.
- Don’t Overfill the Indentations: When adding the jam, be careful not to overfill the indentations, as the jam can bubble over during baking and make a mess.
- Watch the Baking Time: Keep an eye on the cookies as they bake. They should be lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center. Overbaking can lead to dry cookies.
- Store Properly: For the best freshness, store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They can last for up to 5 days, but we doubt they’ll last that long!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 20mg
