Raspberry jam thumbprint biscuits
Soft vanilla shortbread biscuits with a little pool of raspberry jam in the middle.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.10 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line two baking trays.
- 2
Beat the butter and sugar until pale. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla, then stir in the flour to a soft dough.
- 3
Roll into 16 small balls and place on the trays. Press a thumb into the middle of each.
- 4
Spoon a little jam into each dent.
- 5
Bake for 14 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
14 min - 6
Cool on the tray for 10 minutes, then dust with icing sugar.
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