Vanilla Thumbprints

Directions

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.