Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies (2024)

FAQs

Should you refrigerate thumbprint cookies? ›

Store the cooled thumbprint cookies in an airtight container at room temperature on the counter. You don't have to refrigerate the cookies. I don't recommend stacking the cookies because of the jam. These cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days.

The dough should be chilled for at least 30 minutes, so that you can shape it into balls and indent without falling apart. Check that your oven temperature isn't too high.

You can also separate each layer of cookies with wax paper (something we do in our packaging) to keep them from sticking together and falling apart.

One of the biggest questions that people ask after making thumbprint cookies is, “Why did my cookies crack?” Cracking usually happens when making the indentations in the dough balls. There are a few things you can do to help avoid this: Make sure you haven't added too much flour to the dough.

Overmixing the dough

If you overmix the dough, the cookies will be dry and crumbly. The best way to fix this is to add more liquid to the dough. This can be done by adding milk, water, or even melted butter. You may also need to add more flour to the dough if it is too wet.

Some things you can try are chilling the dough before baking, using a bit less fat or a big less sugar, or using a bit more flour. All of these will help stop the cookies from spreading, but they will affect the cookie texture.

Prevent Cookies from Spreading/Cracking: We recommend chilling your dough for one hour to prevent the cookies from spreading and cracking. If the cookies crack when you make your indents, just gently fix them.

Hallongrotta (plural: hallongrottor) is the name of a common Swedish cookie. The name means raspberry cave in Swedish. In the United States they are known as thumbprint cookies, as well as by many other names. Similar cookies sold in Australia are known as jam drops.

Layer cookies between waxed or parchment paper. This keeps them from sticking together or losing crispness. Metal tins keep cookies firmer than plastic bins.

What is the shelf life of thumbprint cookies? ›

What is the Shelf Life of Thumbprint Cookies? You can either store your cookies at room temperature or in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for up to 3 days on the counter and for up to 5 in the fridge. Whether you chill them or choose not to, you should keep them in an airtight container.

You can freeze filled cookies, such as thumbprint cookies and cookies that are coated in powdered sugar, such as Mexican wedding cookies either after they are baked or freeze the cookie dough.

If you have the willpower not to eat the cookies immediately, store them in an airtight container with a slice of bread. This will help him stay stale longer. If you want to keep cookies fresh for an extended period, put them in a ziplock bag and place them in the freezer.

Room temperature: Most cookies retain freshness for about 3 to 7 days when stored in an airtight container or cookie jar. Refrigerated: Storing cookies in the fridge can extend their freshness to about 1 to 2 weeks, especially for cookies with a moderate moisture content.

Refrigerating is an option, but not always the best one. If you refrigerate undecorated sugar cookies, they might last longer, but they can also get dry and crumbly. If you refrigerate decorated cookies, the frosting will likely soften.

Unrefrigerated cookies stay fresh for two or three days. If your cute cookie jar isn't airtight (or if you don't know) and you'd still like to use it to store cookies on the counter, put cookies in a sealable plastic bag to keep air out before storing them inside the jar.