Jam-Filled Dirty Sock Cookies

1.In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

2.Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

3.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.

4.Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a disk. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

5.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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7.Remove one portion of dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch (6mm) thickness.

8.Using a dirty sock-shaped cookie cutter, cut out as many sock shapes as possible.

9.Place half of the sock shapes on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of jam onto the center of each sock shape.

10.Cover each jam-filled sock shape with a matching sock shape, gently pressing down the edges to seal.

11.Repeat with the remaining portion of dough and jam.

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13.Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

14.Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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16.Once the cookies are completely cool, dust them with powdered sugar.

17.If desired, use food coloring to decorate the cookies to resemble dirty socks.

18.Serve and enjoy!