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Air Fryer Thumbprint Cookie

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Air Fryer Thumbprint Cookies are buttery, soft, and filled with sweet jam for a classic treat made easier and faster in the air fryer. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or a quick small-batch dessert.

Ingredients

¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

¼ cup shortening

1 ½ cups sugar

2 eggs

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

2 ½ cups flour

1 box instant vanilla pudding mix

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

¼ cup jam (strawberry, raspberry, or your choice)

1/8 cup confectioners’ sugar (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter, shortening, and sugar together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer.
  2. Add the eggs, vanilla, and pudding mix, mixing until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, one-third at a time, until a dough forms.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, flatten slightly, and press a well into the center with your thumb or a teaspoon.
  6. Fill each well with about 1 teaspoon of jam.
  7. Place a parchment paper liner in the air fryer basket, then arrange cookies 1 inch apart.
  8. Bake in batches for 5–8 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
  9. Let cookies cool in the basket for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Dust with confectioners’ sugar once cooled, if desired.

Notes

Use different jams like apricot, blueberry, or lemon curd for variety.

Replace jam with a chocolate kiss for a chocolate version.

The dough can also be used for M&M cookies, sugar cookies, or drop cookies.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

No need to chill the dough before baking.

For a festive look, dust with powdered sugar or use colorful jams.

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