Jam Filled Cookies Recipes

JAM FILLED BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and egg yolks. Mix in flour a little bit at a time until a soft dough forms. Roll dough into 1 inch balls. If dough is too soft, refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes. Place balls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Use your finger or an instrument of similar size to make a well in the center of each cookie. Fill the hole with 1/2 teaspoon of preserves.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown on the bottom. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

SHORTBREAD COOKIES WITH JAM OR JELLY CENTERS

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar
• Beat in extract
• Gradually blend in flour
• Cover and refrigerate for an hour
• Roll into one-inch balls and place one inch apart on un-greased cookie sheet
• With the end of a wooden spoon make a indention in the ball and fill with jam
• I have used Variety of jams and jellies Raspberry being the best! but Apricot is yummmie too, along with apple, blackberry, blueberry the possibilities are endless.
• Bake at 350 for 14 to 18 minute.

JAM FILLED COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream shortening and sugar together.
• Stir in the eggs and corn flakes.
• Sift together the flour and baking powder and stir into the wet mixture.
• Chill, covered, in the fridge for about 1 hour.
• Roll out dough on a lightly floured board, a small amount at a time.
• Cut with a round cookie cutter.
• Place on a greased cookie sheet.
• Spread centre of each with a small amount of jam.
• Cover with another round cookie which has the centre cut out.
• Bake in a preheated 325F oven for 7 1/2 to 10 minutes, or until done.
• Let cool on sheet 5 minutes, then remove to a rack to finish cooling.

JAM FILLED OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• To make the sour milk, mix the milk and lemon juice together in a small bowl and set aside until needed.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl add the flour, baking soda, salt, oats, cinnamon and brown sugar together.
• Next add the melted butter and shortening, mixing lightly.
• Lastly, slowly add in the sour milk, making sure to mix well.
• Chill the dough for 1/2 hour.
• Then on a lightly floured board, roll to 1/4 inch thick.
• Cut the dough using a 2" round cookie cutter. Make sure to have an even number of cookie rounds.
• Place a spoonful of jam in the center of the cookie, then top with another cookie.
• Make sure to lightly press the edges together.
• Roll the cookie edges in the ground nuts.
• Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 - 12 minutes.

JAM FILLED BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• Sift flour and salt together.
• Cream butter. Gradually add sugar, creaming well.
• Blend in unbeaten eggs and vanilla; beat well.
• Add the dry ingredients gradually; mix thoroughly.
• Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
• Dent center of each, using back of teaspoon dipped in cold water.
• Place preserves or jam into center of each.
• Sprinkle with nuts.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.