These Strawberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies are a delicious twist on the classic thumbprint cookie recipe. A quick and easy citrus flavored cookie topped with sweet homemade strawberry jam and lemon icing. With their bright colors and refreshing flavors, these cookies are perfect for spring and summer occasions. The lemon cookies go perfectly with the sweetness of the strawberry jam. The combination of textures in these biscuits is truly addictive, with a rich base and a burst of flavor in every bite. These cookies are easy to make and perfect for sharing with friends and family.
How to make Strawberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies
First prepare the lemon cookie dough. To do this, first mix the egg with the sugar until it is light and creamy. Melt the two oils and add to the egg mixture. Add the lemon zest, vanilla, and food coloring if using. Finally add all the dry ingredients and continue mixing until the dough forms a ball. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
You can use either fresh or frozen strawberries for the strawberry jam. In a medium saucepan, bring the strawberries and sugar to a boil and cook for 5-8 minutes. Mix the cornstarch with cold water and add to the hot jam. At this point you can add the tonka powder if using. Continue stirring for a minute over low heat. Leave to cool completely.
After the dough has cooled, using an ice cream scoop, take equal portions of dough and roll into about 1 inch balls. Place them evenly distributed on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use your thumb or ½ tsp to make an indentation in the center of each cookie. Bake at 350F (180C) for about 10 minutes. While still warm, use a spoon to spoon the strawberry jam into the exact center of each cookie.
For the glaze, simply mix the sugar with the lemon juice.
Fill the biscuits with the strawberry jam and drizzle with the lemon-sugar glaze.
You’ll love these cookies and they’re just the right choice for a picnic or kids’ party! I hope you will try these refreshing Strawberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies. Tag me on Instagram if you do this and enjoy!
Other fingerprint cookies you may want to try
If you like thumbprint cookies, you can also try these chocolaty Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, which are filled with chocolate ganache and decorated with freeze-dried raspberries. If you like a combination of chocolate and peanut butter, you have to try these Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies. The flavor combination of peanut butter and chocolate is divine. The peanut butter isn’t overwhelming, but adds their unique flavor to these delicious cookies.
Other Strawberry Lemon Desserts You May Want to Try
If you like a strawberry and lemon combo, you have to try this refreshing Strawberry Lemon Layer Cake. The cake consists of four thin layers of vanilla and lemon sponge cake, filled with a generous amount of freshly made strawberry jam and topped with a mascarpone lemon glaze. These eggless Strawberry Buns with Cream Cheese Lemon Frosting are super easy to make and always a crowd pleaser. Try these stunning Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes for custom mini desserts that are perfect for various special occasions. If you’re looking for a no-bake dessert, try this refreshing No-Bake Berry Lemon Yogurt Mousse Cake. The cake features a crunchy biscuit lemon crust, topped with a lemon yogurt mousse, a berry jelly, followed by a berry yogurt mousse and topped with fresh berries.
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Strawberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies
These Strawberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies are a delicious twist on the classic thumbprint cookie recipe. A quick and easy citrus flavored cookie topped with sweet homemade strawberry jam and lemon icing. With their bright colors and refreshing flavors, these cookies are perfect for spring and summer occasions.
Ingredients
Lemon cookies
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp (20 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp (20 ml) coconut oil melted
- 1½ Cup (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp (4g) baking powder
- 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
- Lemon peel from 2 organic lemons
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
- yellow food coloring Optional
Strawberry Jam
- 5 oz (150g) Strawberries fresh or frozen
- 1/4 Cup (50g) sugar
- 1/2 tsp (2 g) tonka powder Optional
- 1 tablespoon (8 g) cornstarch
- 1 tsp (5 mL) cold water
Lemon Sugar Glaze
- 3 tablespoon (24 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon juice
instructions
Prepare the lemon cookie dough.
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In a large bowl, beat the egg and sugar with a hand mixer until fluffy.
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Add the melted oils, lemon zest, vanilla, and food coloring if using, and mix until incorporated.
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Add the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
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Form a large ball of dough, wrap in cling film and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Prepare strawberry jam.
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In a medium saucepan, bring the strawberries and sugar to a boil and cook for 5-8 minutes.
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Mix the cornstarch with cold water and add to the hot jam. At this point you can add the tonka powder if using.
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Continue stirring for a minute over low heat. Leave to cool completely.
Bake and assemble cookies.
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Preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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After the dough has cooled, using an ice cream scoop, take equal portions of dough and roll into about 1 inch balls. Place them evenly distributed on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Use your thumb or ½ tsp to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
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Bake for about 8-10 minutes. Let them cool before filling them with the strawberry jam.
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While still warm, use a spoon to spoon the strawberry jam into the exact center of each cookie.
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After the cookies have cooled, simply mix the sugar with the lemon juice and drizzle the lemon icing over the cookies. Enjoy!
Nourishment
Portion: 1 cookieCalories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 17.5GProtein: 1.4GFat: 2.2GSaturated Fatty Acids: 1.1GCholesterol: 8thmgSodium: 4mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 0.4GSugar: 9.2GCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg