jam filled butter cookies

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Anita Hoffman
Holland, PA

Rich, buttery cookies that can be filled with any preserves or jam. Great holiday cookies.

(1 rating)
yield 7 -8 dozen
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For jam filled butter cookies

  • 3 c
    sifted flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 Tbsp
    vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp
    apricot preserves or any flavored jam or orange marmalade
  • 1/3 c
    finely chopped walnuts

How To Make jam filled butter cookies

  • 1
    Sift flour and salt together.
  • 2
    Cream butter and gradually add sugar, creaming well.
  • 3
    Blend in unbeaten eggs and vanilla; beat well.
  • 4
    Add the dry ingredients gradually; mix thoroughly.
  • 5
    Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • 6
    Dent center of each, using back of teaspoon dipped in cold water. Place preserves or jam into center of each. Sprinkle with nuts.
  • 7
    Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

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