Description
Classic tender shortbread-style cookies with a sweet apricot jam center, perfect for tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (+ additional for rolling)
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup apricot jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl using an electric or stand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract, beating until fully combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt ½ cup at a time on low speed until fully combined.
- Roll the cookie dough into balls with about 1 tablespoon of dough each, rolling in granulated sugar.
- Make a