Thumbprint Cookie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• ⅔ cup granulated sugar

• 1 large egg yolk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup fruit jam (raspberry, strawberry, apricot, etc.)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Mix in egg yolk and vanilla.

4. Add flour and salt, stirring until a soft dough forms.

5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets.

6. Press the center of each ball with your thumb to create a small well.

7. Fill each indentation with a small spoonful of jam.

8. Bake 12–14 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.

9. Cool completely before serving.