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The Best Jam Cookies

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  • Author: Maria B. Evans
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert / Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: European / Classic
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These buttery jam cookies have a melt-in-your-mouth texture with a fruity jam center. They’re easy to make with simple ingredients and can be customized with different jam flavors like strawberry, raspberry, or apricot.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup jam (strawberry, raspberry, apricot, or your favorite)
  • Optional: 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven & Prep Baking Sheet:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Make the Dough:
  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  • Gradually mix in flour and salt, forming a soft dough.
  • Shape the Cookies:
  • Roll dough into small balls (about 1 inch / 2.5cm each).
  • Place on the baking sheet, leaving 2 inches (5cm) apart.
  • Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to press a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
  • Fill with Jam:
  • Spoon ½ teaspoon of jam into each indentation.
  • Bake the Cookies:
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges turn golden brown.
  • Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • (Optional) Dust with Powdered Sugar:
  • Once cool, lightly dust with powdered sugar for a festive touch.

Notes

  • Use different jam flavors for variety (or mix flavors in one batch!).
  • If the jam spreads too much, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • For extra crunch, roll dough balls in granulated sugar before baking.
  • Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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Nutrition

  • Calories: ~120
  • Sugar: Once cool, lightly dust with powdered sugar for a festive touch.
  • Sodium: ~20mg
  • Fat: ~6g
  • Saturated Fat: ~4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: ~1.5g
  • Trans Fat: ~0g
  • Carbohydrates: ~14g
  • Fiber: ~0.3g
  • Protein: ~1.2g
  • Cholesterol: ~20mg