Matcha Raspberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies (Recipe)

by sarahfreia

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    [Recipe Link](https://www.sarahfreia.com/blog/matcha-raspberry-jam-thumbprint-cookies-recipe)

    **Ingredients**

    * 1 cup (250g) unsalted butter
    * 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
    * 1 egg yolk
    * 2 tsp vanilla extract
    * 3-4 tsp culinary-grade matcha
    * 2 1/2 cups (300g) preferred baking flour
    * *If using gluten free flour, use 2 1/2 cups (300g) baking flour + 1/2 tsp xanthan gum*
    * 1/2 tsp baking soda
    * 1/2 tsp salt
    * 1/2 cup (115g) raspberry jam

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven at 350°F (180°C)
    2. In a medium bowl, cream together 1 cup (250g) unsalted butter, 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar and 2 tsp vanilla extract
    3. Mix in 1 egg yolk
    4. Mix in 2 1/2 cups (300g) preferred baking flour, 3-4 tsp culinary-grade matcha, – 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt
    5. Line a baking tray with parchment paper – OR – cooking spray
    6. Take out small sized portions of dough, and roll them together between your palms, then evenly space each ball onto baking tray
    7. With your thumb (or a small spoon), create small indents in the cookies Fill the idents with raspberry jam
    1. *Don’t overfill the cookies – the jam might spill over!*
    8. Bake the thumbprint cookies in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-11 minutes
    9. Take them out, and allow to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes
    10. Enjoy!

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