Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Raspberry jam for filling
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
12-15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and egg yolk.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch.
- Cut out circles using a 2-inch cookie cutter.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until just set around the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To assemble the cookies, spread a layer of raspberry jam onto the bottom of one cookie.
- Top with another cookie and sprinkle with powdered sugar mixed with milk.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and buttery
- Filled with sweet raspberry jam
- Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar
- Perfect for tea or coffee time
User Comments:
- "These cookies are amazing! They're so soft and buttery, and the raspberry jam filling is perfect."
- "I love that these cookies are filled with jam. It makes them so much more fun to eat."
- "These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my guests."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a more intense flavor, use raspberry preserves instead of jam.
- If you don't have powdered sugar, you can grind granulated sugar in a coffee grinder or food processor.
- Let the cookies cool completely before assembling them. This will help prevent the jam from seeping out.
