Description
Apricot Almond Thumbprint Cookies are a perfect blend of almond and apricot flavors, creating a delicious, melt-in-your-mouth treat. With a buttery base and a tangy apricot jam center, these cookies are as beautiful as they are tasty. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or a simple family treat, this cookie recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup finely ground almond flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup apricot jam
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1/4 cup of powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is creamy. Then, add in 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup of finely ground almond flour, and 1/8 teaspoon salt, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Shape the dough into 1 1/4-inch balls and place them on the lined cookie sheet, about 1 inch apart. Press your thumb gently into the center of each dough ball to create indentations, but don’t press all the way through.
- Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not browned. If needed, remake the indentation with the backside of a wooden spoon handle right after removing them from the oven.
- Let the cookies cool on a rack for at least 20 minutes. Once cooled, fill each thumbprint with about 1/2 teaspoon of apricot jam. Dust with powdered sugar to finish.
Notes
- Try raspberry, strawberry, or peach jam for a twist on the traditional apricot filling.
- Substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for added fiber.
- Swap out the unsalted butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
- If you don’t have almond flour, use more all-purpose flour, but the cookies will lose some nutty flavor.
- These cookies freeze well for up to three months. Layer them between parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- If desired, warm the cookies in a preheated oven at 300°F for 5-7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120-130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
