Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup jam (any flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets.
- Press your thumb into the center of each ball to make an indentation.
- Fill each indentation with 1/2 teaspoon of jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for easier mixing.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if too soft to handle.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg