Jam Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (220 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups (325 g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Jam of your choice

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Using a cookie cutter, cut out desired shapes and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
9. Using a smaller cookie cutter or the back of a spoon, make a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
10. Fill each indentation with a small amount of jam.
11. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
12. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Serve and enjoy your delicious Jam Cookies!