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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.
Step 2
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, or use a silicone baking mat.
Step 3
In a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy—about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add in the vanilla extract.
Step 5
While mixing, slowly add in the flour until just incorporated.
Step 6
Use a cookie scoop (or your hands!) to portion out the dough on the prepared cookie sheets, about 1" apart. You should be able to make 35–40 cookies from the dough.
Step 7
Use an inverted tablespoon to press down on the top of the cookies, flattening them and making a small dip in the center of each cookie.
Step 8
Bake the thumbprint cookies for 12-15 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
Step 9
Immediately after baking, press the tablespoon back into each indent, as they likely will rise back up a bit during baking and won't be quite deep enough.
Step 10
Cool the cookies on the cookie sheet for about 15 minutes.
Step 11
Fill each cookie thumbprint with approximately 1 to 1 1/2 tsp of jam.
Step 12
They're ready to enjoy!