# What You'll 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 for dusting
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Beat vanilla extract and salt into the creamed mixture until fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually add 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 - Spoon approximately 1/2 teaspoon of strawberry jam into each indentation.
08 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the edges achieve a light golden color.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
10 - Transfer cookies to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
11 - If desired, dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
