Mixing the Dough with Ease

• Begin by creaming together room-temperature butter to ensure it's light and fluffy – this helps create a delicate cookie texture.
• Then, gradually blend in your flour, creating a pliable and smooth dough.
• If it feels dry or crumbly, as can happen, just add a tiny bit of butter to bring it together. Rest assured, a soft and cohesive dough is within reach with just a little patience and some elbow grease!

Shaping, Jamming, and Baking to Perfection

• Once the dough is ready, shaping your cookies is a delightful and hands-on step.
• Scoop even portions and roll them between your palms until they're nice and round.
• Roll the balls in the additional sugar and then set them on the baking sheet to ensure they don't touch each other.
• Now here's the fun part: use your thumb or scoop to create a generous well in the center of each cookie, making a perfect nest for that luscious jam.
• Spooning the raspberry jam into the indents
• Bake your thumbprint cookies just until they're lightly kissed with a golden hue.
• Remember, every oven is different, so keep an eye on them to ensure they achieve that perfect bake.
• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Bake the cookies for around 10-13 minutes or until the edges JUST begin to brown.
• Let the cookies cool for around 5-10 minutes.