Delicious Homemade Plum Jam Cookies

Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade plum jam cookies. These buttery and tender cookies filled with sweet plum jam are perfect for a cozy afternoon treat or a holiday dessert. The recipe is straightforward and requires minimal ingredients, making it an ideal option for beginner bakers. Enjoy these cookies with a warm cup of tea or share them with family and friends.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Plum jam (about 1/2 cup)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
6. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a disc and wrap them in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
7. Once chilled, remove one disc of dough from the refrigerator. Roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
8. Use a cookie cutter of your choice to cut out shapes from the dough. Place the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
9. Spoon a small amount of plum jam onto the center of each cookie.
10. Roll out the second disc of dough and cut out shapes as before. Place the cut-out cookies on top of the plum jam-covered cookies, pressing the edges lightly to seal them together.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown.
12. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Repeat the rolling, cutting, and filling process with any remaining dough and plum jam.
14. Once cooled, store the plum jam cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
15. Serve and enjoy!

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