Strawberry Jam Thumbprint

• Butter¾ cup, softened
• Powdered Sugar¾ cup
• Egg Yolk1 large
• Vanilla Extract1 tsp
• Almond Extract½ tsp
• All-Purpose Flour1¾ cups
• Salt¼ tsp
• Strawberry Jam½ cup

Instructions

• 1

  Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

• 2

  Beat butter and powdered sugar until pale and fluffy.

• 3

  Mix in the egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract.

• 4

  Fold in flour and salt to make a soft dough.

• 5

  Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet.

• 6

  Press a deep thumbprint in the center of each cookie.

• 7

  Fill each center with about 1/2 teaspoon strawberry jam.

• 8

  Bake 11-13 minutes until edges are lightly golden, then cool on a rack.