50 Thumbprint Cookie Recipes to See You Through the Holidays and Beyond

Jam-Filled Thumbprint Cookies

Let’s start with a classic, shall we?

Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies

We love a dessert mash-up.

Salted Dulce de Leche Thumbprint Cookies

Sprinkled with sea salt because you’re one classy lady.

Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies

Buttery, nutty sweetness.

Ina’s Coconut Thumbprint Cookies

As in, the fabulous Ina Garten.

Peppermint Kiss Thumbprint Cookies

With a creamy white chocolate center.

Cherry Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies

Two of our favorite desserts in one.

Chocolate Espresso Thumbprint Cookies

Sprinkle on edible gold leaf if you’re feeling fancy.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies 

Basically a sandwich, so totally fine to eat for lunch, right?

Hot Cocoa Thumbprint Cookies

Chocolate on chocolate.

Grandpa's Thumbprint Cookies

Made with elderberry jam.

Blueberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

For a taste of summer, no matter what the weather’s doing.

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

With bourbon ganache because why the heck not?

Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies

’Tis the season.  

Heart-Shaped Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Well, aren’t these just adorable?

Pumpkin Thumbprint Cookies

Almost too cute to eat. (We said almost.)

German Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

We’ll take three, bitte.

Lemon Almond Thumbprint Cookies with Cherry Chia Jam

A Paleo and vegan-friendly treat.

Apple Pie Thumbprint Cookies

So much easier to make than pie.

Pecan Praline Thumbprints

We definitely won’t judge if you eat the sauce with a spoon.

Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies with Black Currant Jam

Don’t they look gorgeous?

Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies with Almond Glaze

The best way to use up leftover cranberry sauce.

Coffee Toffee Thumbprint Cookies

You had us at coffee.

Sea Salt Nutella Thumbprint Cookies

Sure, this chocolate-hazelnut spread is good on anything but it’s especially delicious here.

Key Lime Thumbprint Cookies

For when you’re missing warmer weather.

Flourless Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies 

A classic combo that’s gluten-free.

Mini Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

They’re small—take two.

Cheddar Jalapeño Thumbprints

Totally acceptable to eat before dinner.

Turtle Thumbprint Cookies 

With a melty chocolate and caramel pecan-topped center.  

Simple Marmalade Thumbprint Cookies

Feel free to substitute with your favorite jam.

Twix Thumbprint Cookies

Caramel and chocolate: A love story.  

Chai Pumpkin Spice Thumbprint Cookies

The ultimate fall treat.

Brownie and Chocolate Chip Cookie Thumbprint Cookies

We’re going to need a minute to process this. 

Gingerbread White Fudge Thumbprint Cookies

Yep, we’ll be having a very merry Christmas, indeed.

Grain-Free Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

What dietary restrictions?

Red Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprints

Oh hi, holiday cookie of our dreams.

Cream Cheese Cookies

Frosting lovers, rejoice. 

Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies

Serve with a glass of ice cold milk.

Thumbprint Snowman Cookies

One for the kiddos. (And grown-ups, too.)

Hershey S’mores Kiss Cookies

No camping outside necessary.

Buttercream Thumbprint Sugar Cookies

For when you need a break from all that chocolate.

Almond Joy Thumbprints

OK, back to chocolate.  

Vegan Thumbprint Cookies

Made with just five ingredients.

Chocolate Rolo Thumbprint Cookies

The candy gets all melty and gooey.

Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

There’s nothing wrong with keeping things simple.

No-Bake Thumbprint Cookies

Short on oven space? No problem.

Apple Butter Thumbprint Cookies

Save some of the filling to spread on toast.  

Carrot Cake Thumbprint Cookies

There’re vegetables in there so they’re totally healthy, right?

Samoa Thumbprint Cookies

Hands down, the best Girl Scout cookie.

Orange and Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies

Just try stopping at one.