[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text single_style=""]<strong>Thumbprint Cookies</strong>
I love these cookies because they are simple, you can make one batch and mix the flavors up depending on what type of jam you decide to use.<!--more--> I use my homemade strawberry and raspberry jam because I refuse to buy store bought. These are light and buttery with the perfect sweet jammy center.[/vc_column_text][vc_media_grid grid_id="vc_gid:1705924358749-167464c0-e632-8" include="1680,1679,1681"][vc_column_text single_style=""]I’m at the point where I don’t want to go bar hop and get a huge dinner to catch up with my friends. It gets expensive, its loud, your seated so far from each other depending on the group size and I feel like it just a whole ordeal. Sometimes I am running late… can we normalize let’s a window for when to arrive please! I first made these for a cookie exchange party I hosted during the holidays. If you haven’t ever done one of these, I highly recommend it, I sent an invite out to 10 ladies for Tuesday happy hour and everyone was to bring cookies. The concept is you leave with the same amount you bring. It was a great way to get to taste everyone’s favorites along with seeing each other before the chaos of the holiday season set in. plus it was a pop in have a cocktail lets catch up vibe which is so relaxing! I just want to see my friends, chit chat and find out what they have going on the next couple of weeks.[/vc_column_text][vc_media_grid element_width="6" grid_id="vc_gid:1705924390380-488cbb5c-9f55-8" include="1682,1683"][vc_column_text single_style=""]<strong>Ingredients:</strong>
1 cup softened butter
2/3 cup sugar
2 egg’s - yolks only
1 TSP vanilla
½ TSP salt
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup jam (any flavor you like) you can use my homemade <a href="http://loveforthyself.com/raspberry-jam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">raspberry jam</a> for these[/vc_column_text][vc_media_grid element_width="6" grid_id="vc_gid:1705924232302-a4edd5dc-d217-5" include="1684,1685"][vc_column_text single_style=""]<strong>Instructions:</strong>
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, line <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Caraway-Nonstick-Ceramic-Bakeware-Pieces/dp/B09YTND3F2?crid=VZZSJ1N9FH98&amp;keywords=baking&amp;qid=1704649007&amp;sprefix=baking,aps,117&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.c3015c4a-46bb-44b9-81a4-dc28e6d374b3&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=loveforthysel-20&amp;linkId=caef5c2d8f83c1ae05ea37a3b2b25f5b&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Baking Sheet</a> with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unbleached-Parchment-Non-stick-Grilling-Steaming/dp/B09LYT3QZK?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9CSM8x-Bq3h6M7r6qQf0t6U5xz5PjyWHuJ0TGdJR_VVMdnLJYSy5E4s87gjbkRirF6XnASVdtaZlt23zzOJlBg.c0YDWAcn4VZ-vbDEZc3UVESdC6pRlQ304wdyYVx-Ggw&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=precut%2Bparchment%2Bsheets&amp;qid=1704995337&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=loveforthysel-20&amp;linkId=0580cd2a14c0791c8d50bb47bccce594&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Parchment Paper</a>
2. In a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00008GS9X?_encoding=UTF8&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=loveforthysel-20&amp;linkId=54f4fb6f86f57d1b8a5c7a2a9980a593&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">stand mixer</a> mix butter, sugar and egg yolks
3. Add vanilla
4. Add flour and salt a small amount at a time
5. Using a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Scooper-Trigger-Release-Non-slip/dp/B09WYN79YM?crid=1UAO91INJT0J9&amp;keywords=baking&amp;qid=1704549731&amp;s=home-garden&amp;sprefix=baking,garden,131&amp;sr=1-26&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=loveforthysel-20&amp;linkId=802e54921f35c9ae478bd4cefd3834e5&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cookie Scoop</a> roll into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
6. Press thumb into the middle to create a small indentation, careful not to go all the way through
7. Add 1 TSP of your favorite jam into the indentation
8. Bake for 12-14 minutes, remove from oven and let sit on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before moving to a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cooling-Baking-Cooking-Roasting-Grilling/dp/B09ZXW32CK?crid=1ORA2OHH99FZK&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jkvZ0VyO7oCfwlKsdrEFJ6wSUxcVJPabs4Qoq95nGZESnNtli_ILA7hx4jT3DJpoL0-gV214j8tDxhOiLtvMqg.GfDeJSPT0ASXQnZUhYPSHYkcal7bZptrdXJGDy3DN_o&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=cookie%2Bcooling%2Brack&amp;qid=1704995777&amp;s=home-garden&amp;sprefix=cookie%2Bcoo,garden,100&amp;sr=1-4&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=loveforthysel-20&amp;linkId=f5612dbc30f7fd3304385b7838c40cfa&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cooling Rack.</a>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]