Christmas Thumbprint Cookies

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Using a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl.

Step 3

Add the egg and vanilla and combine.

Step 4

In a separate bowl whisk together the flour and salt.

Step 5

Add the flour mixture to the butter/sugar mixture and combine.

Step 6

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Step 7

Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and place the cookie dough balls on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Then remove from the oven and using your thumb, make an indent in the ball (circular to hold the jam).

Step 10

Using a small spoon add about a 1/4 to 1/2 a tsp of raspberry jam to the indent.

Step 11

Bake for about 12 – 15 minutes more.

Step 12

Cool on a wire rack.