Traffic Jam Thumbprint Cookies

A warm Southern-style cookie with simple, sweet, down-home goodness.

These Traffic Jam Thumbprint Cookies are a true Southern classic — buttery, tender cookies filled with Sweet Home Traffic Jam for a nostalgic, fruit-forward bite. Easy to make and even easier to love, they’re perfect for cookie swaps, afternoon treats, or sharing with friends and family.

Yield: Makes about 24 cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 12–14 minutes
Total Time: 22–25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼–⅓ cup Sweet Home Traffic Jam

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and smooth.
3. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
4. Gradually mix in the flour until a soft dough forms.
5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Press your thumb gently into the center of each cookie.
7. Spoon a small amount of Sweet Home Traffic Jam into each thumbprint.
8. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
9. Allow cookies to cool before serving.

Simple, buttery, and filled with Southern comfort in every bite.

Perfect Pairings

• Hot coffee or sweet tea
• Holiday cookie trays
• Milk or Sweet Home Spiced Apple Cider
• Afternoon snacks and potlucks
  

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