Description
Jam Shortbread Cookies are buttery, delicate, and wonderfully tender cookies filled with sweet strawberry or raspberry jam. Their pretty flower shape and colorful jam center make them perfect for holidays, afternoon tea, cookie exchanges, or homemade gifts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup strawberry or raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light, smooth, and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt gradually.
- Mix until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the dough into flower shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Make a small hole or cut-out in the center of half of the cookies.
- Place all the cookies on the prepared baking tray.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely.
- Spread a small amount of jam over the whole cookies.
- Place the cookies with the center cut-out on top.
- Spoon a little extra jam into the center opening.
- Let the jam set slightly before serving or packaging.
Notes
- Serve the cookies with tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or a glass of milk.
- Dust the finished cookies lightly with powdered sugar for a classic bakery-style appearance.
- Use strawberry jam for a bright red center or raspberry jam for a slightly tangier flavor.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before adding the jam so it does not become too runny.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Place parchment paper between layers to prevent the cookies from sticking together.
- For longer storage, freeze the assembled cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
- Thaw frozen cookies at room temperature before serving.
- For the best texture, avoid storing them in a warm or humid area.