Surprise Filled Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour and baking powder.
2. 2
   Mix well and set aside. Cream butter and sugar very well.
3. 3
   Add egg and vanilla and beat on medium speed until smooth.
4. 4
   Add flour mixture and blend at low speed until thoroughly combined.
5. 5
   Dough will be firm.
6. 6
   Roll tablespoons of dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheet one-inch apart.
7. 7
   Using small end of melon baller, scoop out the center of the dough balls.
8. 8
   Do not scoop all the way through the cookies.
9. 9
   Place 1/2 teaspoon of jam in the center of each dough ball.
10. 10
    Bake at 300° for 22 to 24 minutes or until golden brown.
11. 11
    Yields 4 dozen.