Measure Out ingredients, including sifting the flour, and chopping the almonds if not chopped already
Pre-Heat Oven for 350F
Cream the butter, add sugar, and salt, in a large bowl, until fluffy
Add in the extract and nuts, then and flour slowly into mix
Form into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly and push center down with thumb
Bake for 18-20 minutes. Set timer for 10 minutes, open oven and carefully use the back of a teaspoon measuring spoon to push the hole down again. Then continue baking for another 8-10 minutes.
Heat the jam up for 10 seconds to loosen it giving it a stir. Spoon the Jam into the center of each cookie as soon as you take them out of the oven.
