These delightful thumbprint cookies come with a twist—baked in the air fryer! They’re buttery, slightly chewy, and topped with a dollop of your favorite jam. Perfect for a quick, delicious treat with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fruit jam or preserves (strawberry, raspberry, or your favorite)
Instructions
Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 320°F (160°C) to preheat while you prepare the dough.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined plate. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
Add Jam: Spoon a small amount of fruit jam into each indentation.
Air Fry: Arrange the cookies in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 320°F (160°C) for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Cool: Let the cookies cool in the basket for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these quick and easy thumbprint cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!