Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Jam Thumbprint Cookies are a classic, buttery shortbread-style cookie, traditionally made by rolling dough into balls, pressing an indentation with a thumb, and filling it with fruit jam before baking. Originating in Europe, particularly Scandinavia and Germany, they are a beloved holiday treat worldwide.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These cookies are typically high in carbohydrates and fat, with minimal protein, coming primarily from the butter and flour. A single cookie provides a quick energy boost from sugar and fat, with a rough calorie count of 70-100 calories per piece.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 130 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 16 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 60 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Vitamin A | 20 IU |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 25 mg |
Per 2 cookies (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, they are a staple of Christmas baking in many Western countries, symbolizing home and tradition. Nutritionally, while not a health food, the fruit jam center can offer a small amount of vitamins and antioxidants compared to other filled cookies.
