Vanilla Thumbprints

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Combine butter and sugar in bowl of an electric mixer.

3. 3

   Cream using the paddle attachment until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add egg and vanilla, scraping the bowl as needed.

5. 5

   Add the flour and mix just until incorporated (dough will be soft).

6. 6

   Roll 2 teaspoons of dough between your hands into a 1-inch ball.

7. 7

   Repeat, spacing 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.

8. 8

   With a floured thumb (or dip thumb in water), make an indentation in the center of each ball of dough.

9. 9

   Fill each indentation with 1/2 teaspoon raspberry or apricot jam.

10. 10

    Bake at 350 degrees F about 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown around bottoms.

11. 11

    Remove to a wire rack to cool.

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