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    Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies

    December 5, 2022 by Janie | EATernally Yours 10 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    5 from 48 votes

     

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    These Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies are made with my Cranberry Jam and can complete your sweet satisfaction. Buttery cookies with a sweet suprise in the middle once you take your first bite. Now is the time to bake these thumbprint cookies for your holidays treats!

    CRANBERRY THUMBPRINT COOKIES

    Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies White

    Tis’ the season to bake some of these sweet holiday cookies. What’s best about these thumbprint cookies are the cranberry fruit filling in the middle.

    These buttery flavored cookies with the fruit filling will captivate your sweet tooth sensation!

    Don’t worry if you don’t know how to make and bake these. These are easy to make and requires just a few ingredients.

    Just scroll down and let’s JAM on this together!

    THE COOKIES BREAKDOWN

    • ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
    • LIQUID EGG WHITES OR A WHOLE EGG
    • UNSALTED BUTTER
    • ORGANIC COCONUT PALM SUGAR
    • VANILLA EXTRACT
    • SALT
    • CRANBERRY JAM – use my recipe or if use store bought jam or jelly. You can use any flavor too.

    HOW TO MAKE CRANBERRY THUMBPRINT COOKIES

    STEP 1

    Mix everything in a mixing bowl except the cranberry jam. Cover the bowl with a lid or cling wrap.

    STEP 2

    Chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking.

    STEP 3

    Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    STEP 4

    Roll the dough into balls 1 inch balls in diameter. Place the balls on the cookie sheets. Leave a few inches apart.

    STEP 5

    Press down on each ball of dough with your thumb to make a small dent into the center of the cookie.  Fill each cookie with ½ teaspoon of jam.  Bake for 12-15 minutes.

    How To Make Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies

    STEP 6

    Place them on top of the baking rack to cool down. Pop one in your mouth and enjoy!

    Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies on the rack

    DIET TRENDSETTERS SUBSTITUTIONS

    KETO OPTION – Replace all purpose flour for almond flour. I have not personally made these cookies with them so I’m not sure how much to use. Of course, use sugar free jam to keep the sugary contents low. 

    GO VEGAN – No need to use egg! You can still bake them. Just replace the butter with vegan butter. 

    GLUTEN FREE – For a gluten-free option, try this recipe with gluten free flour.

    STORING THESE THUMBPRINT COOKIES

    You can store these in an air tight container. It’ll last for about 3 days on the counter.

    I personally put these in the fridge and eat them cold. I grab a cookie after a meal and it satisfies me.

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    Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

    Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies

    Janie | EATernally Yours
    These Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies are made with my Cranberry Jam and can complete your sweet satisfaction. Buttery cookies with a sweet suprise in the middle once you take your first bite. Now is the time to bake these thumbprint cookies for your holidays treats!
    5 from 48 votes
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    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Chill Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Holiday
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20 cookies

    Equipment

    Parchment Paper
    Baking Sheet
    Baking Rack

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ cup all purpose flour
    • 2 tbsp liquid egg whites or 1 egg
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
    • ½ cup organic coconut palm sugar
    • ½ tsp vanilla extract
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ½ cup cranberry jam
    • 1 cup of #JAMMIN
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    Instructions
     

    • Mix everything in a mixing bowl except the cranberry jam. Cover the bowl with a lid or cling wrap.
    • Chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking.
    • Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Roll the dough into balls 1 inch balls in diameter. Place the balls on the cookie sheets. Leave a few inches apart.
    • Press down on each ball of dough with your thumb to make a small dent into the center of the cookie.  Fill each cookie with ½ teaspoon of jam.  Bake for 12-15 minutes.
    • Place them on top of the baking rack to cool down. Pop one in your mouth and enjoy!

    Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is an approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.

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    Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies - Naughty Kitchen

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    1. Ned

      December 19, 2022 at 5:10 am

      5 stars
      Yes! These will happen for Christmas! Thank you so much for this awesome recipe!

      Reply
      • Janie | Naughty Kitchen

        December 19, 2022 at 7:08 pm

        Yay! Youre welcome!

        Reply
    2. Dannii

      December 19, 2022 at 1:12 am

      5 stars
      These cookies look so easy to make. My kids are going to have so much fun making them.

      Reply
      • Janie | Naughty Kitchen

        December 19, 2022 at 7:07 pm

        Haha hope your mini tootz like them too!

        Reply
    3. Anjali

      December 19, 2022 at 12:48 am

      5 stars
      I love thumbprint cookies so much – and the cranberry twist on them is great and so perfect for the holidays! Can’t wait to try this recipe soon!

      Reply
      • Janie | Naughty Kitchen

        December 19, 2022 at 7:07 pm

        Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    4. cyndy

      December 18, 2022 at 11:16 pm

      5 stars
      I made these over the weekend for a holiday cookie swap. I did half with cranberry and the other half with raspberry jam – super delish!

      Reply
      • Janie | Naughty Kitchen

        December 19, 2022 at 7:06 pm

        Sweet! I like that idea of using raspberry jam too!

        Reply
    5. Chenée

      December 18, 2022 at 9:54 pm

      5 stars
      We love thumbprint cookies and these are perfect for the season! Thank you so much for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Janie | Naughty Kitchen

        December 19, 2022 at 7:05 pm

        Youre welcome! Glad you like them!

        Reply
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