Sourdough Thumbprint Cookies
Deliciously chewy cookies made with sourdough starter and filled with your choice of jam.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sourdough starter, unfed
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup jam or preserves of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the sourdough starter and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Using your thumb or finger, make a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill each indentation with a small amount of jam or preserves.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to experiment with different flavors of jam or preserves.
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