# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
→ Filling
06 - 1/2 cup strawberry jam, seedless preferred
→ Optional Decoration
07 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Beat in vanilla extract and salt until fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually add all-purpose flour to the mixture, stirring just until combined and a soft dough forms.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Arrange them 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
06 - Using your thumb or the back of a rounded teaspoon, press a gentle indentation into the center of each dough ball.
07 - Place approximately 1/2 teaspoon of strawberry jam into each indentation.
08 - Bake for 13-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden brown.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
