Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup high-quality strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Gradually mix in the sifted flour and salt until just combined.
- Divide dough into two portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut shapes using cookie cutters; cut centers from half of the cookies.
- Place cookies on prepared sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around edges.
- Cool completely before spreading strawberry jam on solid cookies and topping with cut-out ones. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, incorporate lemon zest or a pinch of cinnamon into the dough. - Feel free to swap strawberry jam with raspberry or apricot for unique variations. - To ensure perfect rolling, keep the dough cold.