Thumbprint Clues

Directions

1. 1
   Put an oven rack in the center of the oven.
2. 2
   Preheat to 350°. Put butter and sugar in the mixer bowl and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Scrape the sides of the bowl every once in a while.
4. 4
   Add the yolk and almond extract.
5. 5
   Mix on medium-high until yolk is completely blended.
6. 6
   Add half the flour at a time and mix on low speed after each addition.
7. 7
   Pinch off a small piece of dough about the size of a quarter.
8. 8
   Roll it into a ball and put on cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Lightly press your thumb in the center, leaving an indentation.
10. 10
    Shape the rest of the dough the same way, spacing the cookies about 1 inch apart.
11. 11
    Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon jam.
12. 12
    Bake for 10 minutes.
13. 13
    Cool completely before eating them.