Jam slices thumbprint cookie

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 325F (160C). Line a baking sheet with parchment. Place butter and sugar in a large bowl. Using a wooden spoon, beat together until creamy. In a bowl, stir flour with salt. Gradually stir into butter mixture just until combined. Divide into 4 portions. Roll into 4 thin logs about 8 in. (20 cm) long. Refrigerate at least 15 min. Place cold logs on a large parchment-lined baking sheet, about 2 in. (5 cm) apart. Using the edge of a rubber spatula, make a thin groove down the centre of each log.

• Bake in centre of preheated oven until lightly golden around the edges, 15 to 18 min. Remove from oven and, slicing on the diagonal, cut crosswise into 1-in. (2.5-cm) pieces. Leave on sheet for 5 min. Then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Before serving, fill each with 1/4 tsp (1 mL) jam.