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Jam Thumbprints

Soft, buttery vegan thumbprint cookies filled with bright raspberry or strawberry jam. Simple pantry staples, no eggs or dairy needed, and ready in under 30 minutes.

By Linda Bailey
Jam Thumbprints
15 min
Prep Time
12 min
Cook Time
27 min
Total Time
6
Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose or oat flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter
  • 1/3 cup cane sugar
  • 2 tbsp applesauce
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • Raspberry or strawberry jam
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1
    Make the dough

    Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add applesauce and vanilla and mix well. Add dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms. Chill dough for 30 minutes.

  2. 2
    Shape and fill

    Roll dough into balls. Press the center of each ball with your thumb to create a well. Fill each well with jam.

  3. 3
    Bake and serve

    Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly set. Cool completely and dust with powdered sugar if desired.