Jam “Jewel” Cookies

Jam “Jewel” Cookies
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    40 People
  • VIEWS
    7

These delightful Jam “Jewel” Cookies, baked in mini muffin tins, are like edible gems, each bite a burst of buttery shortbread and luscious fruit preserve. A perfect treat to brighten any occasion!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    17 g
  • Cholesterol
    37 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    95 mg
  • Sugar
    12 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar using an electric mixer on low speed until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Gradually add the kosher salt and all-purpose flour, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. The mixture should resemble coarse crumbs. (3 minutes)

03

Step

Add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until a smooth, soft dough forms. Ensure all ingredients are well incorporated. (2 minutes)

04

Step

Gather the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the dough to firm up. (120 minutes)

05

Step

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Position oven racks in the middle of the oven. Prepare mini muffin tins by lining them with paper liners. (10 minutes)

06

Step

Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion out about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough for each cookie. Gently roll each portion into a smooth ball. (10 minutes)

07

Step

Place each dough ball into a lined mini muffin cup. Use the rounded end of a wooden spoon or your fingertip to create a deep well in the center of each ball. (5 minutes)

08

Step

Fill each well with your chosen jam or fruit preserve, using a small spoon or piping bag for precision. (7 minutes)

09

Step

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the tops appear dry but not browned. Rotate the trays halfway through baking to ensure even cooking. (15 minutes)

10

Step

Remove the muffin tins from the oven and let the cookies cool in the tins for a few minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

For the best flavor and texture, use high-quality butter and jam.
Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
Feel free to experiment with different jam flavors to create a variety of "jewel" cookies.
These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Carolyne Jast

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 2 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Aletha Okon

    These are perfect for gift-giving during the holidays.

  • Jewel Marquardt

    Apricot jam was amazing in these! I will definitely make again.

  • Litzy Lubowitz

    These cookies are so pretty! I used a variety of different jams for a colorful assortment.

  • Jaclyn Cruickshank

    A little goes a long way with the jam, don't overfill!

  • Rolando Binsstracke

    I used gluten-free flour and they turned out great!

  • Vena Oberbrunner

    My kids loved helping me fill the cookies with jam. It's a great recipe to make with children.

  • Krista Stoltenberg

    The dough was a little dry at first, but it came together nicely after adding the eggs. Be patient!

  • Lance Watsica

    I found that chilling the dough overnight made a big difference in the texture of the cookies.

  • Shanna Klocko

    I added a pinch of almond extract to the dough and it gave them a wonderful flavor.

  • Mabel Willms

    So easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!

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