Mascarpone Fig Jam Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup Or 1 Stick Unsalted Butter, Brought To Room Temperature
• 1 1/2 Cups Sugar
• 1 Large Egg
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 Cup Softened Mascarpone Cheese
• 2 3/4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Cup Fig Jam, Or Jam Of Choice

Instructions

1. 1

   Beat together the butter and sugar until light,...: Beat together the butter and sugar until light, then add the egg and vanilla, and mix until smooth.

2. 2

   Add the mascarpone cheese, and beat until smooth.

3. 3

   Sift together the dry ingredients, and fold them...: Sift together the dry ingredients, and fold them into the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.

4. 4

   Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate...: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate 1 hour.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

6. 6

   Place sheets of parchment paper, or silicone baking...: Place sheets of parchment paper, or silicone baking liners on two cookie pans.

7. 7

   On a lightly floured counter or board, roll...: On a lightly floured counter or board, roll the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls.

8. 8

   Using a blunt round object like the end...: Using a blunt round object like the end of a wooden spoon, create an indentation in the center of each cookie.

9. 9

   Place the cookies 2 inches apart, and bake...: Place the cookies 2 inches apart, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or just as the cookies begin to color.

10. 10

    While still warm, use the spoon to open...: While still warm, use the spoon to open up the circle, and then carefully spoon a little jam into each cookie.

11. 11

    Let sit at room temperature until the jam...: Let sit at room temperature until the jam is set.

12. 12

    Store in an airtight container.