Method

• Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C.
• Take a bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and egg yolks.
• Stir in the flour a little bit at a time until a soft dough forms.
• Roll dough into 1 inch balls or cut with a cookie cutter.
• If dough is too soft, refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Place balls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie tray.
• Use your finger or an instrument of similar size to make a well in the center of each cookie.
• Fill the hole with 1/2 teaspoon of preserves.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom.
• Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
• Store in an airtight jar or container. Jam Filled Butter Cookies are ready to serve. ENJOY!