Description
These Vanilla Coconut Jam Thumbprint Cookies are soft, buttery, and rolled in coconut for an irresistible chew. A dollop of your favorite jam in the center brings a sweet pop of color and fruity goodness to every bite. Ideal for holidays, gifting, or cozy tea-time moments.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup fruit jam of choice (raspberry, strawberry, apricot, etc.)
Instructions
1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
2. Add flour and salt and mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Place beaten egg and shredded coconut in separate shallow bowls.
6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Dip each in the egg, then coat with coconut.
7. Place on baking sheet and press a thumb into each to form an indent.
8. Fill each indentation with 1/2 teaspoon of jam.
9. Bake for 13–15 minutes or until coconut is golden.
10. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough to help it hold shape and reduce spreading.
Use thick jam to prevent it from leaking during baking.
Swap coconut for chopped nuts if you want a crunchier finish.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: jam cookies, coconut cookies, thumbprint cookies