Ingredients:

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup fruit jelly or jam (such as raspberry, strawberry, or apricot)
  • Powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy—about 3–4 minutes.
  4. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed until just combined—do not overmix!
  6. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop about a tablespoon of dough onto your prepared baking sheets about two inches apart to allow for spreading.
  7. Once baked , remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on sheets for about five minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely .
  8. Once cooled completely you can dust them lightly with powdered sugar if desired before serving.