Description
Soft and buttery cookies with a sweet jam-filled center. Perfect for holidays or as a delightful everyday treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup thick jam or preserves (e.g., raspberry, apricot, or strawberry)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dough: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla extract. Gradually mix in flour until dough forms.
- Shape Cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place on the baking sheet, and press a thumb or spoon into the center to create indentations.
- Fill with Jam: Spoon ½ teaspoon of jam into each indentation.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar once cooled.
Notes
- For the best results, chill dough for 15 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading.
- Use thick jam to ensure it stays in place during baking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg