Comments on: Raspberry Jelly Thumbprint Cookie Recipe

By: Lindsay Frank

Lindsay Frank — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:14:47 +0000

In reply to Syl. They don't spread at all! You can fit a lot of them on a cookie sheet because they are small and keep their shape. I'm not sure what happened that your dough was crumbly. Was the butter soft enough when you mixed? The stand mixer seems to work best for this recipe, to really get the ingredients incorporated. More jam sounds yummy to me! So glad you enjoyed them!

By: Syl

Syl — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 04:15:52 +0000

Recipe states “mix until well combined.”recommend that you use a stand or hand mixer. You’ll get better results. I hand mixed, dough too crumbly. Added 4 tbsp butter, didn’t help. After using mixer, it actually stuck better together, no crumbling at all. I thought they would spread in oven (all that butter) but no, they kept their shape. Even made the indents bigger, more jam 😋

By: Syl

Syl — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:54:15 +0000

I made them the first time, as written. Came out awesome! The only different thing I did was freeze for 15 minutes after making cookies with jam in them- so they wouldn’t spread (all that butter)😋. Perfect!
Second time I couldn’t get them to firm at all, even after adding 4 tbsp butter extra. 🙁

By: Lindsay Frank

Lindsay Frank — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 15:34:54 +0000

In reply to Joann. No, I wouldn't make that substitution in this recipe. Stick with real butter!

By: Joann

Joann — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:35:24 +0000

Can you use margarine instead of butter?

By: Lindsay Frank

Lindsay Frank — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:22:06 +0000

In reply to Kim. Yay! This makes me so happy! We LOVE these cookies, too, and have been making them for years. I tried blackberry jam this year to mix it up, and I have to admit, I still this raspberry is the best, but I might have to try apricot next. So glad you are enjoying them!!

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 13:58:20 +0000

The best thumbprint cookies!! Made with apricot preserves. My brother is the worst critic and when he said these were the best he’s ever had, I knew I had a winner! Thank you!!

By: Lindsay Frank

Lindsay Frank — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 14:36:25 +0000

In reply to Claudia. Good to know! I haven't tried that. Thank you for sharing, Claudia. So glad you loved them!

By: Claudia

Claudia — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 05:52:44 +0000

I used whole wheat and they tasted great!

By: Lindsay Frank

Lindsay Frank — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 14:31:02 +0000

In reply to Barbara Montag. You're welcome! It's one of my favorites, too!