Jam-Filled Sugar Cookies
Buttery sugar cookies with a sweet red jam center, dusted with powdered sugar. A simple, delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 24
- Calories
- 150
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup red jam
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Beat in 1 large egg until fully combined. In a separate bowl, whisk 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- 3
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- 4
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet 2 inches apart. Use your thumb to make an indentation in each ball.
- 5
Fill each indentation with about 1 teaspoon of red jam. Bake until edges are lightly golden, 12-15 minutes.
- 6
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer
- wire rack
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