Delicious Oatmeal Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

These oatmeal thumbprint cookies are perfect for a sweet treat or a snack any time of the day. The combination of chewy oatmeal cookies and sweet jam in the center creates a delightful burst of flavors. Follow this easy recipe to bake a batch of these delectable cookies in no time.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup fruit jam or preserves (your choice of flavor)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in the rolled oats until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
8. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
9. Fill each indentation with a small spoonful of fruit jam or preserves.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Serve and enjoy!

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