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Jam Drops

Delightful cookies with a rich buttery texture and sweet jam filling, perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 225g (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup caster sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 2 1/2 cups plain flour
  • 1/4 tsp cooking salt
  • 1/2 cup strawberry or raspberry jam

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with caster sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and egg, continue to beat until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, mix plain flour and cooking salt, then gradually combine with the wet ingredients.
  5. Take small portions of the dough, roll into balls, and place them on the baking tray.
  6. Press down in the center of each ball with your thumb to create a small indentation.
  7. Fill each thumbprint with a small amount of jam, being careful not to overfill.
  8. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
  9. Let them cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, or freeze for up to three months.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: General
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: cookies, dessert, jam cookies, thumbprint cookies, baking