Delicious Jam Shortbread Recipe
These delicious jam shortbread cookies are buttery, sweet, and filled with your favorite jam. They make a perfect treat for tea time or any special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup your favorite jam (strawberry, raspberry, apricot, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Create Indentations: Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, make a small indentation in the center of each dough ball. Be careful not to press too hard and crack the dough.
- Fill with Jam: Spoon a small amount of jam into each indentation. Be careful not to overfill, as the jam will spread during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the cookies are completely cool, serve and enjoy your delicious jam shortbread!
Tips:
- For a festive touch, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar.
- You can use different types of jam to create a variety of flavors.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Enjoy your homemade jam shortbread!
