Jam Thumbprint Cookies

This month has gone by so quickly!  It is time once again for Barefoot Bloggers to join together to prepare one of Ina Garten's recipes.  This week, Cassandra at Foodie with Little Thyme has selected Jam Thumbprint Cookies.  Thank you Cassandra!


The recipe can be found in Barefoot Contessa Family Style or here at Food Network.


I made the recipe as written except that the red jam in the refrigerator was not raspberry!  It was red currant so I used that as well as apricot jam.

I love shortbread, coconut and jams of all kinds so I really like these cookies.  The Kitchen Gnome likes them and commented how the coconut had toasted and they had such a great flavor.  My neighbor liked them and the gals at work liked them, too.  I think this is a keeper!

Barefoot Bloggers have made two different kinds of cookies this month.  Of the two, I cannot say that I prefer one over the other.  In my mind, they serve two purposes, the Jam Thumbprint Cookies are tasty morsels and great for enjoying with a warm cup of coffee or tea in the afternoon.  The Raisin Pecan Oatmeal Cookies are a good anytime snack!  Both recipes will be saved!