Description
Classic buttery cookies with a sweet jam-filled center, perfect for holidays or everyday treats.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup jam (such as raspberry or apricot)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until dough comes together. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Press your thumb into the center of each ball to create an indentation. Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.