Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients

• •1 cup butter, softened
• •3/4 cup granulated sugar
• •1 large egg yolk
• •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• •2 cups all-purpose flour
• •1/4 teaspoon salt
• •1/2 cup jam or jelly, any flavor

Directions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
2. 2Beat in egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. 3In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually mix into the butter mixture until a dough forms.
4. 4Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
5. 5Press your thumb gently into the center of each ball to create an indentation, being careful not to press through the bottom.
6. 6Fill each thumbprint with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam.
7. 7Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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