Description
Tender, tangy thumbprint cookies made with sourdough discard and filled with bright raspberry jam. These easy-to-make cookies offer a soft crumb, buttery edges, and a pop of fruit flavor.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Beat butter and sugar together for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
3. Mix in egg yolk and vanilla extract, then add sourdough discard and stir until combined.
4. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then fold into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
6. Press your thumb or the back of a spoon into each ball to create a well.
7. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon raspberry jam into each indentation.
8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are light golden, then cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
Keywords: sourdough, thumbprint cookies, raspberry jam, sourdough discard, valentine desserts, homemade cookies, baking