Indulge in the simple pleasures of homemade jam cookies, featuring a buttery base filled with the vibrant flavors of raspberry or strawberry jam. These cookies are soft and crumbly, with a lovely contrast of sweet icing sugar and tart berry jam. Whether shaped into classic rounds or creative designs, they're as fun to make as they are to eat.
Why You'll Love This
These jam cookies offer a delightful texture and taste that can satisfy any sweet tooth. The option to use raspberry or strawberry jam allows you to customize the cookies according to your preference or what you have on hand. Additionally, the touch of vanilla sugar, while optional, adds a subtle flavor that enhances the overall aroma and depth of the cookies.
Perfect Occasion
These cookies are perfect for tea parties, holiday gatherings, or as a treat to brighten up your day. They're also great for baking with children, offering a simple and enjoyable way to introduce them to the joys of baking.
Decoration Tips
For an extra touch of elegance, you can dust the cookies with a little more icing sugar once they've cooled. If you want to make them for a special occasion, consider using cookie cutters in fun shapes like hearts or stars. You can also top each cookie with a different type of jam to create a colorful assortment.
- Ingredients:
- 2 cups of plain flour (more may be needed if the dough is too soft)
- 150g of soft butter
- 1 medium egg
- 1/2 cup of icing sugar
- 5g of vanilla sugar (optional)
- Raspberry or strawberry jam (as needed)
- Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, soft butter, egg, icing sugar, and vanilla sugar (if using). Mix until a cohesive dough forms.
- If the dough is too sticky, gradually add more flour until it reaches a workable consistency.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and shape as desired. You can use a cookie cutter for uniform shapes.
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (347°F).
- Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make a small indent in the center of each cookie and fill with a dollop of jam.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Hope you try and enjoy these jam cookies! They're a sweet treat that brings joy with every bite.
