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Oatmeal Forest Berries Thumbprints Cookies

These Oatmeal Forest Berries Thumbprints Cookies are a delightful chewy treat bursting with sweet, tart jam in every bite!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 servings

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup almond
  • 1.25 cups quick cooking rolled oats
  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening Crisco
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Forest Berries jam

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond, quick cooking rolled oats, unbleached all-purpose flour, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter, solid vegetable shortening, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; you want a thick dough.
  • Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, gently press down in the center of each cookie to create a small well. This is where your delicious Forest Berries jam will go!
  • Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of Forest Berries jam into each thumbprint, ensuring it’s nestled securely in the center.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy the warm, fruity goodness!

Notes

  • Substitute the Forest Berries jam with raspberry or strawberry jam for different flavors.
  • Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for added texture.
  • The recipe can be doubled for a larger batch.
Keyword Cookies, Easy, Jam, Oatmeal, Quick