Preparation Steps

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• In a separate bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Divide the dough in half. Wrap each half in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough to about 0.25 inch thickness.
• Cut out circles using a cookie cutter. Place half of the circles on the prepared baking sheets. For the other half, use a smaller cutter to remove the center, creating a frame.
• Spoon about 1 teaspoon of jam onto the center of the solid cookie circles.
• Place the framed cookie circles on top of the jam-filled ones.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.