Description
- Jam Filled Butter Cookies are buttery, soft, and perfectly sweet with fruity jam centers that melt in your mouth. A simple, timeless cookie everyone loves.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup fruit preserves, any flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Beat butter, sugar, and egg yolks until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
- Press a small well in each cookie and fill with ½ teaspoon jam.
- Bake 8–10 minutes until golden brown on bottoms.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
- Use thick jams like raspberry or apricot for best results.
- Chill dough before baking to prevent spreading.
- Store in airtight containers for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American