Description
Delightfully soft and buttery cookies with customizable jam or chocolate filling, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup jam or chocolate for filling
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and salt until the mixture is combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in size, and place them on a baking sheet.
- Use your thumb or a spoon to create an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Fill each indentation with a teaspoon of jam or chocolate.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use various flavors of jam like raspberry or apricot for a diverse platter. Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg