1. Prepare your culinary workspace by positioning the oven rack in the center and warming it to 350°F.
2. Create a non-stick surface on your baking sheet using parchment paper or a baking stone.
3. Combine almond flour, softened butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl. Gently incorporate ingredients until a uniform dough emerges, noting that the mixture might initially appear crumbly but will gradually bind together.
4. Utilize a tablespoon to portion out uniform dough segments, then roll each into smooth, consistent spheres with your palms.
5. Arrange cookie balls on the prepared baking surface, leaving modest spaces between them.
6. Using your thumb or the back of a rounded measuring spoon, delicately create a centered indentation in each cookie ball.
7. Carefully fill each depression with a small amount of jam, ensuring a neat and precise application.

Transfer the cookie sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for subtle golden edges as an indication of readiness.

1. Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to rest directly on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, which helps them set and prevents crumbling.
2. Gently transfer the cookies to a cooling rack, permitting them to reach room temperature and achieve optimal texture before serving.