Surprise-Filled Cookies

Ingredients
- 2 12 c all-purpose flour
- 12 tsp baking powder
- 1 c butter softened
- 1 c sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 c fruit jam
Directions
- Preheat oven to 300
- Combine flour and baking powder
- Mix well and set aside
- With an electric mixer cream the butter and sugar Add egg and vanilla Beat until smooth
- Add flour mixture and blend thoroughly at low speed
- Dough will be firm
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheet 1-inch apart
- With a small round object make an indention in the center of each cookie
- Place 12 teaspoon of jam into center of ball Bake for 22 to 24 minutes or until golden brown Transfer to a cool flat surface