Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup jam or preserves (any flavor)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets. Use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature butter. You can experiment with different jam flavors for variety. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 25
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 15