Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fruit jam (your choice, such as raspberry, strawberry, or apricot)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. The dough will be soft.
Step 3: Shape the Cookies
- Using your hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, create an indentation in the center of each ball to hold the jam.
Step 4: Fill with Jam
- Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of your chosen jam into the indentation of each cookie.
Step 5: Bake the Cookies
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.