Description
Craving something buttery, tropical, and beautifully jam-filled? These Vanilla Coconut Jam Thumbprint Cookies are your answer! Soft vanilla cookies get a coconut crunch and a fruity jam center, making them perfect for quick desserts, holiday platters, or simple sweet cravings. Whether you’re after easy cookie recipes, quick dessert ideas, or festive baking inspiration, this easy recipe is a keeper. It’s a stunning mix of flavor and texture—ideal for gifting, freezing, or indulging on the spot.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup fruit jam or preserves (raspberry, apricot, or strawberry)
powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract (if using); mix until smooth.
3. Whisk flour and salt separately, then slowly add to wet ingredients to form dough.
4. Beat egg whites in a shallow bowl; pour shredded coconut into another.
5. Scoop 1-tbsp dough balls, dip in egg white, then roll in coconut.
6. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and make a thumbprint indentation.
7. Fill the indentation with 1/2 tsp jam.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 14–16 minutes or until coconut edges are golden.
9. Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
10. Dust with powdered sugar when fully cooled, if desired.
Notes
Use thick jam to avoid overflow while baking.
Toast coconut beforehand for a more golden, nutty finish.
Chill the dough if it feels too soft to handle easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: thumbprint cookies, coconut jam cookies, holiday cookies, vanilla cookies, easy cookie recipe