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Jam Filled Sandwich Cookies Easy Homemade Biscuits for Cozy Baking

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These jam filled sandwich cookies feature tender, buttery biscuits sandwiched with sweet fruit jam. Perfect for cozy baking, they’re easy to make and ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with a cup of tea.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (unbleached preferred)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (whole or 2%, or dairy-free alternative)
  • 3/4 cup fruit jam or preserves (raspberry, apricot, strawberry, or your favorite)
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Let the butter and egg come to room temperature (about 30 minutes). Measure out all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer (medium speed, 2-3 minutes) until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. The mixture should be creamy and pale.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add to the butter mixture, mixing on low until just combined. If the dough is dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk until it comes together. Dough should be soft but not sticky.
  5. Shape dough into a flat disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut rounds. Re-roll scraps as needed. Transfer to prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 1 inch apart.
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until edges are just golden. Watch closely and check at 9 minutes if your oven runs hot.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
  9. Once completely cool, flip half of the cookies upside down. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of jam onto each, then gently sandwich with remaining cookies. Press lightly until the jam peeks out the sides.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Let cookies sit for 10 minutes to set.

Notes

Chilling the dough is key for tender biscuits and prevents spreading. Use thick, high-quality jam for best results. For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, substitute with 1:1 gluten-free flour and vegan butter/milk. If dough sticks while rolling, chill longer. Cookies can be frozen for up to 1 month. Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a bakery-style finish.

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