Ingredients
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- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 2/3 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Almond extract (optional)
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Jam or jelly (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the baking sheet. Press your thumb into the center of each ball to create an indentation.
- Fill each indentation with a dollop of your favorite jam.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool briefly on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies can be made gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg