- 1⁄3 cup powdered sugar (unsifted)
- 1 unsalted butter (whole stick, room temperature)
- 1 egg yolk (large)
- 1 teaspoon salt (fine)
- 1⁄8 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1⁄3 cup Sugar
- 1⁄2 cup fruit jam (divided)
Perfect thumbprint cookies feature a tender, buttery, shortbread-like texture paired with a sweet fruit jam center.