Thumbs Up for These 20 Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

Get ready for thumb-sized deliciousness! Thumbprint cookies are as fun to bake as they are to eat. Think chocolatey goodness, fruity surprises, and creamy centers, all in perfect bite-sized form. The best part? Although you can make the indentations using a spoon it’s far more fun to use your thumb, hence the name! Whip up a batch (or two, because they’ll disappear fast!).

Chocolate Cherry Blossom Cookies

Chocolate cherry blossom cookies pair the sweet, fruity taste of cherries with the timeless appeal of chocolate. This chocolate cherry cookie recipe makes a batch of cute pink cookies and each one is topped with a Hershey’s kiss.
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Raspberry Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies

Prepare to be smitten by the irresistible charm of raspberry hazelnut thumbprint cookies. The moist dough and delectable raspberry jam filling create a delightful pairing that’s perfect for enjoying with a morning cup of coffee or a comforting mug of hot chocolate. These classic thumbprint cookies with a hazelnut twist are a must-try recipe for anyone seeking a delightful and easy-to-make treat.
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Apple Butter Thumbprint Cookies

These delicious apple butter thumbprint cookies make a tasty treat. They have an apple butter-filled center and a cinnamon sugar coating.
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Cherry Cheesecake Cookies

These bite sized cookies have big cherry cheesecake flavor! Make them for a party or to share with someone special who loves cherry cheesecake.
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Twix Thumbprint Cookies

We love a delicious copycat-style recipe. If you love the sweet and saltiness of a Twix candybar if your thing – try these Twix Thumbprint Cookies. Salty, sweet, buttery, and oh so tender! These would be a hit in a holiday cookie exchange.
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Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies

If you prefer something a bit lighter, these almond flour shortbread cookies are a great option. Only slightly sweet with a tangy addition from the raspberry jam, you could fit these into a holiday brunch!
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Turtle Thumbprint Cookies

Nutty, chocolatey, soft, and chewy – one can never pass up a well made turtle cookie. This recipe is quite the treat. The thumbprint center offers a tiny pond of caramel that takes these cookies from delicious to addicting. Give them a try and you’ll see why!
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Chocolate Cherry Thumbprint Cookies

This recipe makes the most decadent cookie! With a chocolate base, sweet cherry filling and and a ribbon of chocolate over the top, you will love the flavor from the first bite.
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Oreo Thumbprint Cookies

If you like sugar cookies and cookies and cream, then make these thumbprints. They have a great hidden burst of cookies and cream in the center that you will love!
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Pecan Pie Thumbprint Cookies

This recipe has the best pecan pie filling inside of buttery cookies! You will love these for the holidays, or anytime you need a sweet and crunchy snack.
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Grinch Thumbprint Cookies

This cookie recipe is so tasty! Grinch fans are going to want to grab a few of these to enjoy as they watch their favorite holiday cartoon.
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Irish Cream and Pistachio Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

An adults-only cookie is exactly what we deserve! This Irish Cream and Pistachio Chocolate Thumbprint cookie recipe is really something to marvel at. Creamy, smoothe, and soft – good luck eating just one!
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Gluten-Free Buttercream Thumbprint Cookies

These buttery, salty, and sweet cookies will give you the perfect amount of crunch. Simply roll your handmade shortbread cookies in salty pecans and top with a beautiful buttercream frosting. Not only are these cookies yummy – they are festive!
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Raspberry Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies

With only 5 ingredients, you’ll wonder why you didn’t make raspberry cheesecake thumbprint cookies sooner. These beautiful little treats can be thrown together for just about any occasion. Only slightly sweet but very soft, it’s easy to eat the whole batch without sharing!
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Chocolate Cherry Thumbprint Cookies

Combining chocolate and cherries just feels so scandalous. Thats why we love to do it any chance we get! The chocolate cherry thumbprint cookies recipe you’ll find here will make you feel guilty. Irristible and rich with flavor, make these for your holiday guests and have them coming back for more!
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Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies

Chocolate and mint are a perfect combination for thumbprint cookies. You will love these for the holidays with a cup of cocoa.
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S’mores Thumbprint Cookies

Get s’mores flavor without starting a campfire with this recipe. You will love the combination of chocolate and marshmallows for the center of these sweet treats.
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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

These chocolate thumbprint cookies resemble a good ole fashioned molten chocolate cake. With an ooey gooey ganache filling and a fluffy, soft cookie – these would be the perfect cookies to give to Santa. They pair very well with a cold glass of milk.
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Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

Make a classic thumbprint cookie with a jam center to share with your favorite people. These are simply delicious with a buttery cookie that goes so well with a sweet fruity center.
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Peppermint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Be the hit of your Christmas cookie exchange with these easy chocolate thumbprint cookies! Topped with crushed peppermint for a festive holiday touch. These simple chocolate thumbprint cookies pack a serious holiday punch.
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