Thumbprint Cookies

Thumbprint Sugar Cookies with Raspberry Filling

Basic Sugar Cookie with Thumbprint

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temp

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla

1. Combine flour, baking powder & salt in a small bowl

2. With a mixer on medium speed, beat sugar, butter, egg and vanilla

in a large bowl for 2 mins, until smooth and creamy.

Using a wooden spoon, stir in flour mixture. Shape into a

15 inch log; wrap with plastic wrap, refrigerate at least 2 hrs and up

to 3 days. Heat oven to 350º. Cut log in 1/2 inch thick slices.

Roll each slice into a ball and place on ungreased baking sheets,

spacing about 2 inches apart. Indent center of ball by pressing

with your thumb. Spoon about 1/2 tsp any flavor jam into each

indentation. Bake 12-14 min's or until lightly golden around edges!

ENJOY!