Little did I realize how much we were going to love these. Of the cookies I baked, hubby thought these might just be the best! They were buttery and sweet but not too sweet. The coconut gave the cookie a little bit of crunch but the cookie was nice and soft with the little bit of Cherry jam. Perfect! These were a huge hit and will definitely be in the rotation for years to come!
Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Yields: 32 cookies
3 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 c granulated sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
3 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 egg beaten with 1 Tbsp water, for egg wash
7 ounces sweetened flaked coconut
Jam (I used Organic Cherry)
Preheat the oven to 350°. In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until they are just combined and then add the vanilla. Separately, sift together the flour and salt. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture to the creamed butter and sugar. Mix until the dough starts to come together. Dump on a floured board and roll together into a flat disk. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
Roll the dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. (If you have a scale they should each weigh 1 ounce.) Dip each ball into the egg wash and then roll it in coconut. Place the balls on an ungreased cookie sheet and press a light indentation into the top of each with your finger. Drop 1/4 teaspoon of jam into each indentation. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the coconut is a golden brown. Cool and serve.
Source: Ina Garten, Barefoot Contessa Family Style, 2002.
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Beautiful and I especially like this recipe has coconut in it!
These look so great! I actually avoided them for the holidays just because most recipes I had seen have nuts (and I am already doing nuts in a few other things) but I will definitely be bookmarking this recipe to make for myself post holiday
ohhh i love thumbprint cookies, but have never thought to use coconut with them!!!
Good for you! I’m so far behind in my Christmas preparations. You’re an inspiration!
Yum! Those look delicious!
I have always thought these were so pretty. The coconut makes them look so festive.
Carrie
The coconut just makes these cookies so pretty! They sound delicious!
Oooh i love the coconut addition to these!
OH, I made these last year for Christmas. They’re so yummy and easy!