Perfect Hallongrottor or Thumbprint Cookies Filled With Raspberry Jam. Hallongrottor is the name of these common Swedish cookies. The name means “Raspberry cave” in Swedish. The cookies are similar to shortbread cookies with an added filling.
They are eggless, easy vanilla-flavored baked molded cookies usually filled with raspberry jam but you can use a Jam of your choice. The Thumbprint Cookies are a very popular holiday cookie-like, gingerbread cookies, Sugar Cookies, Chocolate Chip or Linzer cookies.
Let’s get started on how to make these delicious and buttery Hallongrottor cookies.
INSTRUCTIONS
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
In a bowl mix the flour and the baking powder.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla sugar until creamy.
Add the flour mix and work with your hands until completely combined.
Roll the dough in about 30 balls (20 g/0.70 oz each).
Make an indent with your thumb in the center of the cookie dough.
Preheat oven to 175°C ( 347°F ). Fill each cookie with a teaspoon of raspberry jam and put them in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-17 minutes depends on your oven. Make sure not to overbake the cookies.
Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes, then carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Thumbprint Cookies
Hallongrottor is the name of these common Swedish cookies. The name means "Raspberry cave" in Swedish. They are eggless, easy vanilla-flavored baked molded cookies usually filled with raspberry jam but you can use a Jam of your choice. Let’s get started on how to make these delicious and buttery cookies.
Ingredients
- ⅞ cup (200 g) of Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 2 and ¼ cup (270 g) of 00 Flour or All-purpose Flour
- 1 cup (100 g) Powdered Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon of Vanilla Sugar
- ⅜ cup (115 g) of Raspberry Jam
- A teaspoon of Baking Powder
Instructions
1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
2. In a bowl mix the flour and the baking powder.
3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla sugar until creamy.
4. Add the flour mix and work with your hands until completely combined.
5. Roll the dough in about 30 balls (20 g/0.70 oz each).
6. Make an indent with your thumb in the center of the cookie dough.
7. Preheat oven to 175°C ( 350°F ). Fill each cookie with a teaspoon of raspberry jam and put them in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-17 minutes depends on your oven. Make sure not to overbake the cookies.
Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes, then carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies with raspberry jam are just heaven to eat. You can, of course, fill them with any jam you like even Nutella!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 30 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 88Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 18mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 1g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
So beautiful and delicious and one of The best thumbprint Cookies you will ever have!
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These cookies with raspberry jam are just heaven to eat. You can, of course, fill them with any jam you like even Nutella!
Enjoy!
Wondering if you can substitute the butter with crisco shortening?
Or would it be too crumbly?
Hello Nancy, for the best results try using 50% butter and 50% shortening.
Hi Nancy,
I did try once with all butter and once with vegetable shortening and both came out delicious and melt in the mouth.
Is there a substitute for the vanilla sugar?
Yes, vanilla bean seeds, vanilla paste or vanilla extract.