Surprise-Filled Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. fruit jam

Preparation

Preheat oven to 300\u00b0.
Combine flour and baking powder.
Mix well and set aside.
With an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
Add flour mixture and blend thoroughly at low speed.
Dough will be firm.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheet, 1-inch apart.
With a small round object, make an indention in the center of each cookie.
Place 1/2 teaspoon of jam into center of ball. Bake for 22 to 24 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a cool flat surface.