Almond Butter + Jam Cookies

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or a Silpat and set to the side.

Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.

In a mixer bowl, or a large bowl, mix together the butter, almond butter, 3/4 cup sugar and light brown sugar until smooth.

Add the egg and vanilla and beat until blended. Gradually add the dry mixture until just mixed through.

Put the remaining 1/4 cup regular sugar into a small bowl. (Note: you can also use powdered sugar with chocolate Kiss centers. Or, if you’re not making the jam middles, you can also use icing and sprinkles.)

Make medium-sized balls, ensuring they are all pretty consistent in size, and place on the cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. You should be able to fit about 12 onto one cookie sheet.

Roll each ball into the sugar and press down just a bit onto the cookie sheet.

Make an indentation in the middle of the balls with the handle of a spoon, or your own method, and place a good-sized dollop of jam in the center of each one.

Bake for 12-14 minutes until crackly and just set. Let cool on a cookie sheet and enjoy with coffee or tea!