Thumbprint cookies hold a sweet spoonful of jam, chocolate, or cream in each center. These recipes suit holiday trays and cookie swaps. Chill the dough so the wells keep their shape.
Browse all 16 thumbprint cookie recipes below. Each one includes a printable recipe card with ingredients, steps, and timings.
Buttery Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
Classic melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies with a sugary crust and sweet seedless raspberry jam centers.
Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizer: Savory Cheddar Bites
Savory cheesy thumbprint appetizers transform buttery party pastries into craveable hors d'oeuvres.
Cherry Pie Thumbprint Cookies: Buttery Almond Bites
These bakery-style cherry pie thumbprint cookies combine crumbly buttery shortbread with vibrant ruby fruit filling.
Chocolate Cherry Thumbprint Cookies: Rich Holiday Treats
Chocolate Cherry Thumbprint Cookies marry dark Dutch cocoa shortbread with glossy sweet cherry preserves.
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies with Ganache
Bake soft cocoa chocolate thumbprint cookies and fill each well with silky chocolate ganache. A double chocolate holiday cookie.
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies: Easy Holiday Baking Recipe
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies bring timeless charm to holiday cookie platters.
Easy Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies
I bake these tender cream cheese thumbprint cookies whenever I need elegant tea cookies in a hurry.
Fudge Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Rich cocoa shortbread thumbprint cookies filled with silky chocolate ganache and chocolate sprinkles.
Guava Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies
These buttery guava cream cheese thumbprint cookies bake melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies filled with sweet guava paste and tangy cream cheese.
Heart Jam Thumbprint Cookies Buttery Shortbread Recipe
Classic Heart Jam Thumbprint Cookies bring old-world bakery charm to Valentine's Day cookie trays.
Homemade Raspberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies: Butter Shortbread
These homemade raspberry jam thumbprint cookies showcase golden bakery perfection with tender, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread.
Irresistible Flower Jam Thumbprint Cookies
I bake flower jam thumbprint cookies whenever springtime calls for something sweet and playful.
Irresistible Fruity Thumbprint Cookies
I bake colorful fruity thumbprint cookies whenever I want a classic afternoon tea dessert.
Irresistible Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies
I bake these buttery strawberry thumbprint cookies whenever I need cheerful tea cookies. Every cookie delivers sweet berry warmth and rich butter comfort.
Soft Christmas Thumbprint Cookies
Bake soft Christmas thumbprint cookies with a chewy brown sugar dough and a raspberry or apricot jam center. Dust with powdered sugar.
Valentine Thumbprint Cookies Raspberry Heart Jam Recipe
Buttery Valentine Thumbprint Cookies bring old-world bakery charm to holiday dessert trays with golden shortbread and ruby jam hearts.