Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fruit preserves or chocolate ganache (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, stirring until the dough forms.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Create an indentation in each ball using your thumb or a spoon, then fill with fruit preserves or chocolate ganache.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg