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Golden Sourdough Thumbprint Cookies filled with bright raspberry jam and dusted with sugar on a cooling rack.

Sourdough Discard Thumbprint Cookies With Raspberry Jam


  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

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

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sourdough discard, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup raspberry jam
  • optional: powdered sugar for dusting

  • 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