How to Make Plum Jam Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the sweet and tangy flavor of plum jam, especially when it's baked into a delicious cookie. Plum jam cookies are a wonderful treat that are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a holiday gathering, a tea party, or simply as a special snack for yourself.

These cookies are a perfect blend of sweet and savory, with the rich flavor of the plum jam complemented by the buttery, crumbly cookie base. They're also incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simpl...

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup plum preserves

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F( 190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Beat in the egg and water. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with a 2 inch round cookie cutter. Put half of the cookies onto a cookie sheet and spread 1/2 of a teaspoon of plum jam in the center of each one. With a thimble, or small cookie cutter , cut the center out of the remaining cookies. Place these on top of the jam topped cookies to make sandwiches. Press together. Bake cookies for 10 minutes then remove to a rack to cool.
  • Nutrition

    197 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 132mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 34mg