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Jam Drops

A consistent, controlled well in every cookie, filled to the brim with jam.

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The Chemistry in This Bake

Pressing a consistent, controlled well into each dough ball before filling it with jam.

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Ingredients

  • Butter (softened)
  • Sugar
  • Egg
  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Vanilla extract
  • Raspberry jam
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Method

  1. Cream butter and sugar, then beat in egg and vanilla.

  2. Mix in flour and baking powder to a soft dough.

  3. Roll equal-sized balls and space them on a lined tray.

  4. Press a consistent, deep well into the center of each with your thumb or a spoon handle.

  5. Fill each well carefully with raspberry jam.

  6. Bake at 175 °C for 12-15 minutes and dust lightly once cool.