Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 F/175 C/gas mark 4.

In a food processor, place the four, sugar, and egg. Turn the machine on and slowly add the butter, 2 tablespoons/30 g/1 ounce at a time.

Add the vanilla and salt. Process until the dough forms a ball on top of the blades.

With the palms of your hands, roll the dough into balls about 2 inches/5 cm diameter. Place the balls on a greased baking sheet.

Press the balls down slightly with the bottom of a glass or jar to a thickness of 1/4 inch/0.5 cm. Press your thumb into the middle of each circle to form a well, with out pressing all the way through the dough.

Fill each well with about 1/2 teaspoon of the jam. Bake until the cookies are golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.

Serve alone or with ice cream.

Makes one dozen cookies

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