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Vanilla Coconut Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Delicious Vanilla Coconut Jam Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

These delightful Vanilla Coconut Jam Thumbprint Cookies are a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making them irresistible.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 30 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1/3 cup jam or preserves raspberry, strawberry, or tropical

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • electric mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

  1. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla extract.
  2. Gradually add flour and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. In a small bowl, beat eggs. In another bowl, place shredded coconut.
  4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Dip each ball into the beaten egg, then coat in coconut.
  5. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press a thumbprint or use a spoon to make a well in each cookie.
  6. Fill each center with 1/2 teaspoon jam.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 13–15 minutes, until coconut turns golden and cookies are set.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 10g

Notes

These cookies can be customized with different flavors of jam to suit your preference.

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