Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fruit jam or preserve of your choice
Instructions
Preparation Steps:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add egg yolks and vanilla, mixing well.
4. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
5. Shape dough into balls, press thumb into center, and fill with jam.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality ingredients and experiment with different jams for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Quick & Easy Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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