Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam (or your favorite jam)
Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Teaspoon (for making thumbprints)
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, I start by preheating my oven to 350°F (175°C). While that heats up, I grab a large mixing bowl and whip together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using my handy hand mixer. It’s so satisfying to see the mixture turn light and fluffy! After about 2-3 minutes, I add in the vanilla extract. The aroma of the vanilla always brings a smile to my face. Next, I sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl, then slowly add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients. It’s a bit of a workout mixing them together until everything’s just combined, but totally worth it! (See the next page below to continue steps…)