Are thumbprint cookies a Pittsburgh thing?

A Pittsburgh original, thumbprints first appeared in the city in 1980, made by Kevin Ulrich of Kaufmann’s Arcade Bakery. And, for decades, Pittsburghers frequented the Arcade Bakery to stock up on their favorite thumbprint cookies.

How do I keep my thumbprint cookies from spreading?

You can chill your dough for an hour to prevent the cookies from spreading, or you can go right to rolling them. Form dough into ½ tablespoon balls. Make an indent in the center with your thumb and fill with jam. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until light brown for 10-12 minutes.

What is thumbprint cookies made of?

These classic thumbprint cookies are made with a simple sugar cookie dough, rolled in sparkling sugar, and then indented and filled with your choice of jam! These are an all-time favorite cookie recipe, and the filling options are absolutely endless!

Can you freeze thumbprint cookies with jam?

Can you freeze jam thumbprint cookies? Yes. Let the cookies have cooled for a few hours so the jam sets, then stack the cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between the layers. The cookies will keep in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Why are my thumbprint cookies crumbling?

The most common reason for dry cookie dough is that there is not enough fat in the dough. Either the recipe itself didn’t call for enough fat or it was just measured incorrectly. Fat acts as a lubricant in cookie dough, greasing it up so that it is smooth and pliable.

Why do my thumbprint cookies crack?

Once a cookie dough ball is formed, make an imprint as soon as possible! Don’t make all balls first and then indent all at once, as the dough stiffens while resting, forming a crust that causes cracks when you make a well in the middle. If you still see small cracks, however, you can press the dough to seal.

What is another name for thumbprint cookies?

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.

Where did thumbprint cookies originate?

Sweden
Where did thumbprint cookies originate? These soft and chewy cookies originate from Sweden, where they are called Hallongrotta. Traditionally, Swedish bakers fill them with raspberry jam, but any flavor of jam or jelly will work.

How long do thumbprint cookies keep?

How long do they last? If stored in a sealed container, freshly baked jam thumbprint cookies will last for about 2 to 3 weeks at normal room temperature.

Can you use parchment paper in place of a greased cookie sheet?

Yes, you can use parchment paper instead of shortening when baking cookies. Simply tear off a piece of parchment paper to fit on the baking surface of the baking sheet. Place cookies on the parchment paper and bake as directed.

Are thumbprint cookies supposed to be dry?

Store your baked thumbprint cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. There’s no need to refrigerate. These cookies will keep for at least a week before starting to dry out and get crumbly.