Ingredients
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- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (143 grams) granulated sugar, plus 3 tablespoons to roll the cookies in (optional)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 â…” cups (320 grams) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 tablespoons (15 grams) cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup jam or preserves of your choice
Instructions
- Cream the butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix in the sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Mix in half of the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Once incorporated, add the remaining flour and mix until you have a crumbly dough that is smooth to touch.
- Scoop out level dough using a medium cookie scoop, roll into smooth balls, and optionally roll in granulated sugar.
- Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, about 1 inch apart. Press an indentation in each ball using a flour-dipped measuring spoon.
- Fill each indentation with about 1 teaspoon of jam and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and place chilled cookies about 2 inches apart on one of the sheets.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until the edges are golden. Let cool on the sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Last Step:
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Chilling the cookies helps them hold their shape while baking.
Feel free to use any flavor of jam you prefer for a personalized touch.
Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh longer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 44 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 128
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7.0g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0.0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg