Description
Sweet, buttery jam cookies bring delightful memories of grandma’s kitchen, where her legendary Jam Cookies delighted family gatherings. Crisp edges, tender centers, and dollops of fruity jam create a nostalgic treat you’ll want to share with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Dairy and Protein):
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110 grams) brown sugar, packed
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor and Filling:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (240 grams) your favorite fruit jam (raspberry, strawberry, or apricot)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Blend butter and sugars in a mixing bowl until creamy and aerated.
- Incorporate eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract until mixture becomes uniform.
- Sift together dry ingredients in a separate container, then gently fold into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Arrange dough portions on prepared sheets, spacing them evenly, and create a gentle well in each cookie’s center using your thumb.
- Carefully fill each indentation with vibrant jam, ensuring even distribution.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for golden edges and soft centers.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest momentarily before transferring to cooling racks, allowing them to set and develop a delicate texture.
Notes
- Choose jam with intense fruit flavors like raspberry or strawberry for a more vibrant taste experience.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- Experiment with different jam types like apricot or mixed berry to create unique flavor combinations.
- Use a small spoon or the back of a measuring spoon to create precise, uniform indentations in cookie centers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg