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Cozy Apricot Jam Thumbprint Cookies

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Tender almond flour cookies with a sweet apricot jam center and toasted almonds on top, perfect for cozy occasions and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (150g) almond flour
  • ¼ cup (30g) toasted almonds, chopped
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (160g) apricot jam
  • 1 large egg yolk

Instructions

  1. Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant (3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the almond flour and salt to combine. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  6. Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Use your thumb or a small spoon to press an indentation into the center of each ball.
  7. Fill each indentation with about ½ teaspoon of apricot jam. Sprinkle toasted almonds lightly over the top, pressing gently to stick.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and cookies are set but still soft in the center. Watch closely to avoid overbaking.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender. Chill dough well to prevent spreading. Toast almonds fresh for best flavor. Watch baking time closely to avoid dryness. Use quality apricot jam for balanced sweetness and tartness. If dough is sticky after chilling, dust hands with almond flour. More jam can be added but watch for overflow during baking.

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