Gran's Strawberry Preserves Filled Cookies

Indulge in the sweet and buttery goodness of Gran's homemade strawberry preserves filled cookies. These delightful treats feature a tender and crumbly cookie exterior with a luscious surprise of strawberry preserves tucked inside. Perfect for a cozy afternoon tea or as a delightful addition to a dessert platter, these homemade cookies are sure to please your taste buds and bring back warm memories of time spent in Gran's kitchen.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup strawberry preserves

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a disc. Wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Remove one disc of dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Using a round cookie cutter, cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the second portion of dough.
9. Take half of the cut-out cookies and use a smaller round cookie cutter to cut out the center, creating a ring shape. These will be the top cookie layers.
10. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once the cookies have cooled, spread a teaspoon of strawberry preserves onto the bottom cookie layer. Top with a ring-shaped cookie layer to create a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
12. Store the filled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
13. Enjoy Gran's strawberry preserves filled cookies with a hot cup of tea or share them with loved ones for a nostalgic treat.

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