Easy Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 cup butter (, softened (1 1/2 sticks))
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup Black Cherry Hero Fruit Spread
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar, (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat, set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and baking soda.

3. 3

   With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter, sugar, and salt until creamy.

4. 4

   Beat in egg yolk, honey, and extracts until smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed to incorporate mixture evenly.

5. 5

   With mixer on low, beat in flour mixture until smooth.

6. 6

   Using a 1-Tbsp cookie scoop, scoop the dough and roll into balls.

7. 7

   Arrange the balls of dough on the prepared baking sheet at least 2 inches apart.

8. 8

   With floured finger or rounded end of a spoon, make an indentation in the center of each ball.

9. 9

   Fill each indentation with 1/2 tsp fruit spread or jam.

10. 10

    Bake for 10 minutes, or until just golden brown around the bottom edges.

11. 11

    Let the cookies cool on a the cookie sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

12. 12

    Sift powdered sugar over cooled cookies if desired.