Oatmeal Jam Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

JAM AND OATMEAL THUMBPRINT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Line w baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Beat first 4 ingredients together in mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix to combine.
• Drop by tablespoonful onto prepared baking sheets. Using the tip of a wooden spoon or a small thumb, gently make an indentation in the cookie, making sure that the sides and bottom remain intact. Squeeze about 1/2 teaspoons of the spread into each cookie.
• Bake in preheated oven 11-13 minutes, or until cookie is brown and jam is set.
• Cool 10 minutes, then transfer to racks.

OATMEAL JAMMYS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Grease or line baking sheets.
• Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
• Beat butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing until fully incorporated. Mix in oats.
• Scoop dough onto prepared pans, placing them about 2 inches apart. Using your thumb, make a hollow in each cookie. Fill each hollow with jam (or preserves).
• Bake each baking sheet 12-14 minutes, until cookies are fully baked and the edges are golden.

OAT JAM THUMBPRINT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lined a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
• Mix: In a medium sized bowl combine the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Add coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla, blend until it comes together and forms a ball.
• Roll & Flatten: Scoop 1 rounded tablespoons of the dough and shape into a ball. The dough will be moist so just do the best you can. You can also shape the mound on the cookie sheet. Using the bake of a rounded teaspoon, make an impression in the middle of each cookie. If edges crack a bit, press it together gently.
• Add Jam: Add one teaspoon of fruit jam/filling into each dent.
• Bake: Place in the oven, on the center rack, and bake for 10 -13 minutes, rotating the baking sheet once. Remove from oven, let cool a few minutes.
• Makes 12 cookies

PB&J OATMEAL THUMBPRINT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350° F.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and oats.
• In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and honey for 1 minute on medium speed.
• Add the egg, vanilla, and peanut butter and beat 1 minute more, or until smooth.
• Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing to incorporate as you go.
• Drop the cookie dough 1 tablespoon at a time onto baking sheets lined with parchment or a silicone baking mat and use your thumb or index finger to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
• Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam, jelly, or preserves. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until firm. Cool on wire racks and serve. The cookies will keep in a covered container on the counter for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week.