Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Unsalted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Egg Yolk
- Vanilla Extract
- Salt
- Your Favorite Jam
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Add the Egg Yolk and Vanilla Extract: Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- Gradually Add Dry Ingredients to Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the Dough: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Make the Thumbprints: Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Use your thumb (or the back of a small spoon) to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill with Jam: Fill each indentation with about 1/4 teaspoon of your favorite jam.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 120 calories
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g