Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 c. 

  all-purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp. 

  baking powder

• 1/2 tsp. 

  kosher salt

• 3/4 c. 

  (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened

• 1/2 c. 

  granulated sugar

• 1 

  large egg

• 1 tsp. 

  pure vanilla extract

• 1/3 c. 

  assorted jams, for filling cookies

Description

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350º and line two baking sheets with parchment. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Step 2In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla, then add dry ingredients in two batches until incorporated.
3. Step 3Using a small cookie scoop, scoop 1” balls onto prepared baking sheets. Press a thumbprint into center of each ball, 1/2” deep. Fill with a small spoonful of jam.
4. Step 4Bake until edges of cookies are golden, 13 to 14 minutes. Cool on baking sheets before serving.