Macadamia and Quandong Jam Thumbprint Cookies

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Buttery cookies studded with crushed macadamia nuts and filled with tangy sweet quandong jam for a uniquely Australian treat. This Australian-inspired recipe, ready in about 29 minutes, layers unsalted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 14 min Serves 24 Australian cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 2/3 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Mix in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/4 tsp salt. Gradually add 2 cups all-purpose flour, stirring until just combined.
  3. Step 3: Fold in 1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts evenly throughout the dough.
  4. Step 4: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart. Using your thumb or a small spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball.
  5. Step 5: Fill each indentation with about 1/2 tsp quandong jam. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden and cookies are set.
  6. Step 6: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

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