Delicious Thumbprint Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Indulge in these buttery and tender shortbread cookies filled with your favorite jam. Perfect for holiday gatherings or everyday treats, these thumbprint cookies are sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Your favorite jam or preserves

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in flour, salt, and vanilla extract, and mix until a dough forms.
4. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
6. Fill each indentation with a small spoonful of jam or preserves.
7. Bake cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges.
8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Enjoy these delicious thumbprint shortbread cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!

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