Jelly-Filled Cookies
Buttery, tender cookies with a sweet jelly center. These simple treats come together quickly and are perfect for snacking or sharing.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 24
- Calories
- 110
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup jelly (any flavor, such as strawberry or guava)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened butter and 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk until creamy, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Add 1 egg yolk and 1/4 teaspoon salt; beat until combined.
- 4
Stir in 1.5 cups flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder until a soft dough forms. If too sticky, chill 10 minutes.
- 5
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Press a thumbprint into each ball.
- 6
Fill each indentation with about 1 teaspoon of jelly.
- 7
Bake until edges are lightly golden, 12-15 minutes. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- mixing bowl
- electric mixer or whisk
- measuring cups and spoons
- wire rack
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