{"id":32703,"date":"2025-09-13T22:45:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T15:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=32703"},"modified":"2025-09-13T22:45:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T15:45:33","slug":"thumbprint-cookies-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/thumbprint-cookies-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Thumbprint Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/thumbprint-cookies-2\/2\/\"><strong>JUMP TO RECIPE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Thumbprint-Cookies.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Thumbprint-Cookies.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Thumbprint-Cookies-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Thumbprint-Cookies-864x1536.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These butter cookies are the epitome of soft and chewy goodness! They&#8217;re like little canvases waiting to be filled with your favorite flavors\u2014dulce de leche, Nutella, pistachio paste, you name it! Plus, they&#8217;re perfect for creating adorable cookie gift boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine baking and decorating these delightful thumbprint cookies\u2014each one a chewy, buttery delight! With a base reminiscent of chewy sugar cookies, the best part is filling them with whatever tickles your taste buds. Raspberry jam, pistachio butter, Nutella, dulce de leche\u2014the options are limitless!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 32705-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Thumbprint Cookies<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<ul><li>2 \u00bc cups all-purpose flour<\/li><li>1\/2 tablespoon cornstarch<\/li><li>1\/4 teaspoon baking powder<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/li><li>1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)<\/li><li>1\/2 cup granulated white sugar<\/li><li>2 tablespoons light brown sugar<\/li><li>2 large egg yolks<\/li><li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<ol><li>In a bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.<\/li><li>In another mixing bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, which takes about one minute. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.<\/li><li>Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until evenly combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl down again if needed.<\/li><li>Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.<\/li><li>Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap and wrap it tightly. Chill the dough in the fridge for an hour or in the freezer for 30 minutes.<\/li><li>After chilling, take about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on a baking sheet, leaving some space between each, and press down in the center with your thumb to make a hole. You can also use a tablespoon measuring spoon to create the indentation.<\/li><li>Bake at 375\u00b0F for about 12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.<\/li><li>If the cookies have risen while baking, use the tablespoon measure to press down again in the center to flatten.<\/li><li>Allow the cookies to cool completely to room temperature, then fill and decorate them to your heart&#8217;s content!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Dessert<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 32705-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Thumbprint Cookies<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<ul><li>2 \u00bc cups all-purpose flour<\/li><li>1\/2 tablespoon cornstarch<\/li><li>1\/4 teaspoon baking powder<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/li><li>1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)<\/li><li>1\/2 cup granulated white sugar<\/li><li>2 tablespoons light brown sugar<\/li><li>2 large egg yolks<\/li><li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<ol><li>In a bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.<\/li><li>In another mixing bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, which takes about one minute. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.<\/li><li>Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until evenly combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl down again if needed.<\/li><li>Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.<\/li><li>Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap and wrap it tightly. Chill the dough in the fridge for an hour or in the freezer for 30 minutes.<\/li><li>After chilling, take about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on a baking sheet, leaving some space between each, and press down in the center with your thumb to make a hole. You can also use a tablespoon measuring spoon to create the indentation.<\/li><li>Bake at 375\u00b0F for about 12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.<\/li><li>If the cookies have risen while baking, use the tablespoon measure to press down again in the center to flatten.<\/li><li>Allow the cookies to cool completely to room temperature, then fill and decorate them to your heart&#8217;s content!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Dessert<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These butter cookies are the epitome of soft and chewy goodness! They&#8217;re like little canvases waiting to be filled with your favorite flavors\u2014dulce de leche, Nutella, pistachio paste, you name it! Plus, they&#8217;re perfect for creating adorable cookie gift boxes. Imagine baking and decorating these delightful thumbprint cookies\u2014each one a chewy, buttery delight! 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