Flower-shaped cookies with jam
Delicious Raspberry Jam Cookies Recipe
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooling time: 60 minutes
Baking time: 15 minutes
Total time: 95 minutes
Number of servings: 20 cookies
I present you a captivating and easy-to-make recipe for raspberry jam cookies - a quick and delicious dessert, perfect for bringing a touch of joy to every day. This simple recipe combines the sweet taste of raspberry jam with the delightful aroma of almonds, providing an unforgettable experience for your taste buds.
Ingredients:
- 375 g wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 200 g sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 250 g cold butter (cut into cubes)
- 125 g ground almonds
- Raspberry jam (for filling)
Step by step:
1. Preparing the dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and vanilla sugar. Mix the dry ingredients well to combine them. Add the cold butter cut into cubes and the ground almonds. Use your fingertips or a pastry mixer to incorporate the butter into the flour until the mixture becomes crumbly.
2. Forming the dough: Gradually add cold water (about 2-3 tablespoons) and gently knead the dough until it becomes homogeneous. Avoid over-kneading to prevent gluten development, which would make the cookies tough.
3. Chilling the dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for one hour. This is an essential step that helps firm up the butter and achieve a tender texture.
4. Cutting the cookies: After an hour, remove the dough from the refrigerator and place it on a lightly floured work surface. Roll out the dough into a thin sheet, about 5 mm thick. Use a cookie cutter or a knife to cut out the cookies.
5. Baking: Place the cut cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake them in a preheated oven at 180°C (moderate heat) for 15 minutes, or until they become lightly golden. Be careful with them, as they bake quickly!
6. Assembling the cookies: Once the cookies have cooled, take two at a time and fill them with raspberry jam. You can use a teaspoon or a piping bag to apply the jam easily. Make sure the jam layer is even for a delicious taste.
Practical tips:
- Ingredients: Make sure the butter is cold, as this contributes to the tender texture of the cookies. You can also experiment with other types of jam, such as apricot or blackberry, to diversify the recipe.
- Variations: Add a few drops of almond essence to the dough to enhance the flavor. You can also sprinkle some powdered sugar over the finished cookies for an elegant look.
- Serving: These cookies are perfect for serving at a party or as a little treat alongside a cup of tea or coffee. You can arrange them on a beautiful platter and decorate with a few fresh mint leaves for a vibrant appearance.
Enjoy this simple and delicious raspberry jam cookies recipe that will surely bring smiles to the faces of your loved ones!
Ingredients: 375 g flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 200 g sugar; 1 packet vanilla sugar; 250 g cold butter; 125 g ground almonds. For filling raspberry jam.
