Celebrate sweet moments with these delightful Raspberry Jam-Filled Butter Cookies. Perfect for festive occasions like Eid, these cookies are not only easy to make but also leave a lovely taste impression. The delicate butteriness combined with the vibrant raspberry jam creates a perfect harmony for your taste buds, but feel free to explore with different jams!
Ingredients
🍚 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
🧈 1 cup unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
🍬 1 cup powdered sugar
🌽 2 tablespoons cornstarch
🥚 2 egg yolks
🍦 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
🍇 Raspberry jam (or any preferred jam for filling)
❄️ Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1- Cream the Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the 🧈 butter and 🍬 powdered sugar together until creamy and smooth.
2- Mix the Dough:
- Add in the 🌽 cornstarch, 🍦 vanilla extract, 🥚 egg yolks, and 🍚 flour.
- Mix the ingredients until they form a smooth dough.
3- Chill the Dough:
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.
4- Prepare for Baking:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
5- Roll and Cut Dough:
- Once chilled, roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
6- Cut Shapes:
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out circles from the dough.
- For half of the circles, use a smaller cutter to cut out the centers, creating a ring.
7- Bake the Cookies:
- Place the cookies onto the lined baking tray.
- Gather the scraps together, reroll, and repeat the cutting process until all the dough is used.
8- Cool the Cookies:
- Bake the cookies for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a rack.
9- Decorate Cookies:
- Dust the ring-shaped cookies with extra ❄️ powdered sugar for a decorative finish.
10- Assemble the Sandwich Cookies:
- Spread your choice of 🍇 jam evenly on the flat side of the whole cookies.
- Sandwich them with the ring-shaped cookies, pressing lightly together.
Prep Time: 40 minutes (including chilling time)
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 52 minutes
Servings: Approximately 20 sandwich cookies
Calories per Serving: ~150 calories
Nutrition per Serving: Carbohydrates: 19g, Fats: 8g, Proteins: 2g
Equipment: Mixing bowls, electric mixer, rolling pin, cookie cutters, baking tray, parchment paper
Cooking Tips:
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Chill dough to make rolling easier.
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