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Best Butter Cookies with Jam

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Butter cookies with jam are classic shortbread-style cookies prepared from butter, powdered sugar, egg yolks, flour, and a small amount of potato starch. The dough keeps its shape well during baking, while the potato starch gives the cookies a delicate, crumbly texture. Each cookie is filled with thick marmalade or jam and baked until lightly golden.

These cookies store well after cooling and are commonly baked in larger quantities for everyday serving or special occasions like Christmas.

By Karel R.
Total1 hr
Prep30 mins
Cook30 mins
Servings5
DifficultyBeginner

Preparation

8 steps · tap a step to mark it done

  1. Prepare butter base. Place softened butter in a bowl. Beat for several minutes until very light and fluffy.

  2. Add powdered sugar gradually while mixing, keeping mixture airy and smooth.

  3. Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing briefly after each addition. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.

  4. Add flour and potato starch. First mix with a spatula, then briefly with a mixer on low speed, only until dough becomes uniform. Dough will be thick.

  5. Transfer dough to a piping bag with a star tip or a small cut opening. Pipe small cookies, leaving small gaps between them.

  6. Place a small amount of thick marmalade or jam in center of each cookie. Do not overfill.

  7. Preheat oven to 356°F, top and bottom heat. Bake for about 15 minutes, until cookies are lightly golden.

  8. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely. ENJOY!

Cook’s note

Best for any occasion. Holidays or simply as side with coffee.
Jam must be thick to keep shape during baking.
Cookies firm slightly after cooling but remain tender.
Store in an airtight container.

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