BUTTER COOKIES WITH RASPBERRY JAM RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, blend butter and sugar together until creamy. Add egg and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy. Whisk together flour and baking powder. Mix into butter mixture until incorporated. Put cookie dough into a pastry bag and pipe into cookie shapes. Press tiny indent into the center of each cookie. Pipe in 1/8 teaspoon jam into the center of each cookie. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Allow to cool completely. Serve and ENJOY!

Steps:

• set oven to 325 degrees F.
• Lightly grease a cookie/baking sheet.
• In a large bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed beat the butter with vanilla and almond extract (if using) until fluffy.
• In a bowl combine the confectioners sugar with cornstarch and flour; add to the creamed mixture and beat until smooth and combined.
• Using hands shape into 24 round balls, then place on cookie sheet about 2-inches apart.
• Push down slightly using the palm of your hand then make a small indent in the middle of each cookie.
• Spoon about 1 teaspoon jelly or jam into the hole.
• Bake for about 8-10 minutes (watch closely that the edges do not brown too much).
• Cool on wire racks.