Butter Jam Cookies – Buttery, Melt-in-Your-Mouth Perfection
Soft, delicate, and filled with your favorite jam – these Butter Jam Cookies are a beautiful treat for any occasion!
Whether you’re baking for a celebration, gifting homemade goodies, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these cookies deliver every time. They’re incredibly easy to make, with a buttery base that melts in your mouth and a touch of fruitiness from the jam. And the best part? You can customize them with any jam flavor you love!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Buttery, tender texture with a rich flavor
Eye-catching presentation from piped dough and colorful jam centers
Simple ingredients and easy technique
Perfect for holidays, tea parties, or gifting
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Ingredients:
1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup (100g) powdered sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (60ml) milk or heavy cream
1/2 cup jam (choose your favorite: strawberry, raspberry, apricot, etc.)
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Equipment Needed:
Piping bag with large star tip (or round tip for a simple version)
Mixing bowls (one large, one medium)
Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
Rubber spatula
Flour sifter
Baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone mats
Wire cooling rack
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Prep Your Ingredients
Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature—soft enough to press with a finger, but not melted.
Let the egg come to room temperature as well. Room temp ingredients mix more evenly.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3–5 minutes. The mixture should become pale, fluffy, and light—this step ensures that signature melt-in-your-mouth texture.
3. Add Egg and Vanilla
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, sift together flour and salt. Sifting removes lumps and aerates the flour for a more delicate cookie.
5. Make the Dough
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk or cream. Begin and end with the flour. Mix on low speed and avoid overworking the dough. The final dough should be soft, pipeable, and similar to thick frosting.
Tip:
If the dough feels too stiff to pipe, mix in a little more milk (1 teaspoon at a time). If too loose, add a bit more flour (1 tablespoon at a time).
6. Pipe the Cookies
Fill a piping bag fitted with your desired tip and pipe small rosettes or circles onto your prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
7. Add the Jam
Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make a small well in the center of each cookie. Spoon 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of jam into the well.
Tip:
Use a small piping bag for the jam if you want extra precision and a cleaner look.
8. Bake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should remain soft.
Rotate pans halfway through baking for even results, especially if using more than one rack.
9. Cool
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. The jam will set up as the cookies cool, making them perfect for storing or gifting.
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Storage and Freezing
To Store:
Place cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
To Freeze (Unbaked):
Pipe the dough onto a lined tray and freeze until firm. Transfer to a freezer-safe container. When ready to bake, place frozen cookies on a baking sheet, add jam, and bake directly from frozen—just add 2–3 minutes to the baking time.
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Flavor Ideas:
Raspberry jam + almond extract instead of vanilla for a twist
Apricot jam + orange zest for brightness
Strawberry jam + lemon zest for a summery vibe
These Butter Jam Cookies are delicate, delicious, and destined to be a family favorite. Perfect for gifting, snacking, or showing off your piping skills—this recipe is a must-try for any home baker.
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