Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of chewy coconut and sweet jam with these Fast Coconut Jam Thumbprint Cookies. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to whip up using just a few pantry staples. With their crispy edges and gooey center, each bite promises a burst of tropical flavor. Customize them with your favorite jams, making them a versatile treat that’s sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup of your favorite jam (e.g., raspberry, apricot)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and mix well.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour and shredded coconut to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill each indentation with about half a teaspoon of your chosen jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Allow cooling on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg