Thumbprint Cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating well to combine.

4. Gradually stir in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but still hold together.

5. Scoop out about a tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball using your hands. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.

6. Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, make an indentation in the center of each cookie ball. Be careful not to press too hard to avoid completely flattening the cookie.

7. Fill each indentation with a small amount of your favorite jam or preserves. The jam should be heaped slightly in the center but not overflowing.

8. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.

9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Once the cookies have cooled, serve them with a fresh cup of tea or coffee and enjoy the delightful combination of buttery cookie and fruity jam flavors.