Description
Delightful buttery shortbread cookies with a sweet strawberry jam filling, perfect for special occasions and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract and salt.
- Gradually add flour until dough forms.
- Roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface.
- Cut out shapes, ensuring each cookie has a solid and a cut-out piece.
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies completely before assembling.
- Spread jam on solid cookies and top with cut-out cookies.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg