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Air Fryer Thumbprint Cookies

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These air fryer thumbprint cookies are a simple delicious bite of goodness. They have a crispy texture on the outside with a light, buttery inside that will melt in your mouth.

Close up photo of thumbprint cookies with strawberry jam on top drizzled with melted white chocolate

Making this amazing recipe will take just minutes out of your day to enjoy with your morning coffee, a taste of sweetness midday or after dinner treat. 

Ingredients:

  • butter-softened
  • brown sugar
  • egg yolk
  • vanilla
  • all-purpose flour
  • strawberry or seedless raspberry jam-like Smucker's
Ingredients needed to make thumbprint cookies in the air fryer measured out on the table

How to make Thumbprint Cookies: 

  1. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer on medium speed beat together the sugar, butter, egg and vanilla until completely combined.Butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla in a mixing bowl

  2. Next, mix flour slowly into bowl, a ¼ cup at a time and beat on medium speed until a soft dough forms. Use a spatula to scrape sides making sure all flour has been mixed into dough.Flour added to dough in mixing bowl

  3. Use a small portion or cookie scoop, or spoon to scoop dough, then roll dough into 1-1 ½ -inch balls.

  4. Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper, and place balls of dough into prepared basket.

  5. Using your thumb and gently press into top of dough, making a small dip in the center of each cookie. Allow a little room between each dough ball to spread. Cookie dough rolled in the air fryer basket and then a thumb pushing into dough to make a well

  6. Air fry at 320 degrees for about 7 minutes, until golden brown.Uncooked dough with thumbprints pressed into them in the air fryer basket

  7. Allow the cookies to rest until they are cool enough to lift from the basket. Once cookies are cool enough, remove them from air fryer and place on a wire baking rack to finish cooling.Golden cookies in the air fryer basket

  8. When cookies have completely cooled fill in the dip on the top of the cookie with a teaspoon of jam.Golden cookies being filled with spoonfuls of strawberry jam

I make this dish in my Cosori 5.8 qt. air fryer. Depending on your air fryer, size and wattages, cooking time may need to be adjusted 1-2 minutes.

For a fancier presentation, top with powdered sugar or a drizzle of melted chocolate or frosting glaze. You can also sprinkle with chopped pretzel for extra crunch and a touch of salt or toasted coconut.

FAQ's

How do I store thumbprint cookies?

Place them in an airtight container that can be left on your counter to grab any time of day for up to 3 days. They can be refrigerated for 6 days. If you are going to freeze any extras or have made a double batch, you can place them in a freezer storage bag or airtight container. They can remain in freezer for 2-3 months.

Can you make gluten free thumbprint cookies?

Yes! Because these are simple cookies, they can easily be changed to a gluten free recipe. Almond flour and coconut flour can both be used to replace all-purpose flour. If you are using almond flour, it is a 1:1 ratio with all-purpose flour. Keep in mind, almond flour will make the cookies a bit crunchier. Coconut flour will make a bit sweeter cookie. That will also give them a lighter and more airy texture. Coconut flour is 1:¼ cup ratio.

Three cookies stacked on a white marble table in front of the air fryer

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Golden cookies topped with seedless jam and drizzled with white chocolate

Air Fryer Thumbprint Cookies

Becky
These air fryer thumbprint cookies are a simple, but delicious bite of a buttery cookie topped with your favorite jam.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 43 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup seedless raspberry jam or strawberry

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, using a hand mixer on medium speed beat together the sugar, butter, egg and vanilla until completely combined.
  • Next, mix flour slowly into bowl, a ¼ cup at a time and beat on medium speed until a soft dough forms. Use a spatula to scrape sides making sure all flour has been mixed into dough.
  • Use a small portion or cookie scoop, or spoon to scoop dough, then roll dough into 1-1 ½ -inch balls.
  • Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper, and place balls of dough into prepared basket.
  • Using your thumb and gently press into top of dough, making a small dip in the center of each cookie. Allow a little room between each dough ball to spread. 
  • Air fry at 320 degrees for about 7 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Allow the cookies to rest until they are cool enough to lift from the basket. Once cookies are cool enough remove them from air fryer and place on a wire baking rack to finish cooling.
  • When cookies have completely cooled fill in the dip on the top of the cookie with a teaspoon of jam. Top with powdered sugar, or drizzle melted white chocolate, on top of cookies.

Notes

Optional fruit flavors: cranberry sauce (homemade or canned), orange marmalade, blueberry, lemon curd and cherry will add extra sweetness and touch of tartness.
Optional ingredients to mix into dough: Chopped almonds, pecans or walnuts. Dark, white or milk chocolate chips, sprinkles or a dash of food coloring.
This recipe makes about 12-16 small cookies.

Nutrition

Calories: 43kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 7mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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