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Jam-filled cookies - delicious and easy to make

If you are looking for a quick and delicious dessert recipe, jam-filled cookies are the perfect choice! These tender and aromatic cookies will delight your taste buds and bring you into the atmosphere of a summer day, thanks to the filling of jam or preserves. Plus, they are extremely simple to prepare, so you don't need to be an experienced cook to succeed.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 10 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Number of servings: about 20 cookies

Necessary ingredients:
- 225 grams of butter at room temperature
- 200 grams of sugar (about 1 cup)
- 2 egg yolks (preferably large)
- 200 grams of sour cream (about 2 cups)
- 300 grams of flour (about 2 cups)
- 100 grams of cocoa (about 1 cup)
- 10 grams of baking powder (1 packet)
- Whole cherries from jam for filling

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Preparing the dough
Start by placing the softened butter in a large bowl. Use a mixer to beat it together with the sugar until you obtain a creamy and fluffy mixture. This step is essential to ensure a light and airy texture for your cookies. Then, add the two egg yolks and continue mixing until they are fully incorporated.

2. Adding wet ingredients
Now we include the sour cream. This will add a rich flavor and a soft consistency to the dough. Mix well until the sour cream is completely integrated.

3. Incorporating dry ingredients
In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, and baking powder. This will help avoid lumps and ensure an even distribution of ingredients. Then, add the mixture of dry ingredients to the butter composition, mixing with a spatula or with the mixer on low speed until you obtain a homogeneous dough.

4. Shaping the cookies
With lightly oiled hands, take portions of dough and form balls about 2-3 cm in diameter. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to create a sweet and crunchy crust. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use a finger or a small tool to make an indentation in the center of each ball.

5. Filling with jam
Fill each indentation with a cherry from the jam. You can choose from a variety of jams, but cherries will add a pleasant contrast of acidity.

6. Baking
Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius. Bake the cookies for 10 minutes, or until they become slightly golden at the edges. Make sure not to leave them too long, as they will continue to bake after you take them out of the oven.

7. Cooling and serving
Let the cookies cool on a cooling rack for a few minutes, then you can serve them warm or at room temperature. These cookies are delicious alongside a cup of tea or coffee.

Serving suggestion
For a special touch, you can sprinkle a little powdered sugar on top before serving or serve them alongside vanilla ice cream. You can also experiment with alternative fillings, such as chocolate cream or peach jam, to diversify the flavors.

These jam-filled cookies are not just a simple recipe, but also a wonderful way to bring a touch of joy to every day! With each bite, you will enjoy the delicate texture and delicious filling, turning a simple cookie recipe into a memorable dessert.

 Ingredients: 225 grams of butter, 1 measure of sugar (approximately 200 grams), 2 egg yolks (larger), 2 measures of sour cream, 2 measures of flour, 1 measure of cocoa, 1 teaspoon of baking powder (10 grams), whole cherries from jam.

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