Clotted Cream Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies (Printable Version)

Buttery thumbprint cookies with creamy clotted cream and sweet strawberry jam filling, ideal teatime treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 large egg yolk
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Fillings

07 - 1/2 cup clotted cream
08 - 1/3 cup strawberry jam

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
05 - Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
06 - Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
07 - Use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to make a deep indentation in the center of each ball.
08 - Fill each indentation with approximately 1/2 teaspoon clotted cream, then top with 1/4 teaspoon strawberry jam.
09 - Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
10 - Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple ingredients create an elegant, bakery-quality cookie
  • The combination of clotted cream and strawberry jam offers authentic British flavor
  • Quick to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time
  • Perfect make-ahead treat for tea parties and gatherings
  • Vegetarian-friendly and endlessly customizable with different jam varieties
02 -
  • Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it becomes too soft to handle while shaping
  • Use a small measuring spoon to ensure consistent filling amounts for uniform appearance
  • Don't overbake—remove cookies when edges are just golden for the softest texture
  • Make the indentations deep enough; they will puff up slightly during baking
  • Check all ingredient labels carefully if you have severe allergies to wheat, milk, or eggs
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