Cherry Thumbprint Cookies (Print)
Rich, melt-in-your-mouth cookies packed with fruity cherry filling and finished with maraschino cherry halves. Perfect for celebrations or casual days!
# Ingredients:
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1 teaspoon of vanilla essence.
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Half a cup of cherry jam.
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Twelve maraschino cherries, cut in halves.
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Two cups of plain flour.
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Softened butter, one cup, unsalted.
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Just under a quarter teaspoon of salt.
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Half a cup of standard sugar.
# Steps:
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Turn your oven on at 350°F (175°C), and line up a sheet pan with some parchment paper for non-sticking.
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In a bowl, mix the butter and sugar really well until the mix looks fluffy and light.
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Add your vanilla in, giving it a quick stir so it blends all the way through.
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Toss in the salt and flour bit by bit, stirring until you get a soft, even dough.
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Roll the dough into little balls and space them out nicely on the prepared sheet.
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Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to press a small dent into each dough ball’s center.
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Add a drop of cherry jam to the middle of each ball, then pop half a cherry right on top.
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Slide the tray into the oven and bake for somewhere between 12 and 15 minutes, or just until the edges start to turn golden.
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After taking them out of the oven, let them sit on the tray for a couple of minutes, then place them on a rack to cool the rest of the way.
# Notes:
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These buttery bites come packed with sweet cherry filling and topped with a maraschino cherry, making them a perfect treat for holidays and celebrations.