BAKE AND COOL Bake the thumbprint cookies for 13 to 15 minutes, until the outer edges are just set. Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.
Can I Leave Out The Nuts?
Yes! You can definitely remove the almonds from this recipe and you’ll be left with a gorgeous Raspberry Thumbprint Cookie.
PRO TIP – roll the cookie dough ball in granulated sugar (no need for the egg whites) before making the thumbprint and filling.
Make Ahead and Freeze Cookies
The great thing about this recipe is that you can easily make these cookies ahead of time, freeze for up to 6 months and enjoy them later.These cookies stay buttery soft for many days so you can even just bake and store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 7 days.
cookies on cooling rack with almondsDo I Need To Bake The Raspberry Filling?
I highly recommend adding the raspberry preserves prior to baking because it helps the filling to set once cooled.
If you’re wanting to add hazelnut spread or caramel filling instead of the jam, you would want to add that after the cookies have been baked.
Do I Need To Chill The Dough?
Yes, it’s crucial to chill the cookie dough here because thumbprint cookies are not meant to spread very much when baked. If the dough is too warm, the cookies will be flat and your filling may ooze out of the center of the cookie.
Luckily, you only need to chill the dough for 30 minutes, which is plenty of time to clean up the dishes and get yourself a cup of hot cocoa.
Can I Add an Icing?
Yes! You can add a super simple powdered sugar icing over the top of these cookies to give them a little extra sweetness.
Combine 1 cup powdered sugar with 1 tsp almond extract and 1 tbsp of water.
Whisk until smooth. Place in a frosting bag and snip corner to drizzle over cooled cookies.
thumbprint cookies with icing
What Do Thumbprint Cookies Taste Like?
Thumbprint cookies are soft and buttery to the bite with a sweet jam filling in the center. Some people might add a sweet icing drizzle over the top, but I left these simple.
The addition of almonds adds a nice nutty flavor and toasted crunch to the soft and tender cookie.
More Christmas Cookie Recipes
You better believe I’m using all the Land O Lakes® Butter to bake up more and more Holiday Cookies this year. Here are a few more of my favorites…Perfect Gingerbread Cookies
No Chill Sugar Cookies
4 Ingredient Pecan Balls
Chewy Gingerdoodles
Gingerbread Turtle Thumbprint Cookies
bite of thumbprint cookieI can’t wait for you to give these little cookies a try! I know you’re going to love them as much as we do.
Plate of thumbprint cookies
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Almond Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
These buttery, soft and tender Almond Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies are the perfect addition to any cookie plate this holiday season!
Prep Time
45minutes mins
Cook Time
15minutes mins
Total Time
1hour hr
Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Servings: 30 cookies Calories: 164 kcal Author: Shawn
Ingredients
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