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Recipe for Jam Cookies – Delicious Treats

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Chilling time: 1 hour
Baking time: 15-20 minutes
Total time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Number of servings: 24 cookies

Jam cookies are a quick and simple dessert, perfect for delighting friends and family. These tender cookies are filled with fruit jam, offering a sweet-tart flavor that pairs wonderfully with a cup of fragrant tea. Whether served on a special occasion or simply to treat yourself, this recipe will surely become a favorite.

Ingredients:
- 300 g flour
- 150 g butter (or margarine) at room temperature
- 125 g powdered sugar
- 50 ml milk
- Jam of your choice (plum, apricot, raspberry, etc.)
- A pinch of salt

Step 1: Preparing the dough
Start by sifting the flour and salt into a large bowl. Sifting helps eliminate lumps and aerate the flour, giving the cookies a lighter texture. Add the butter cut into small cubes. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture becomes crumbly, similar to the texture of sand.

Step 2: Sweetening the dough
Add the powdered sugar and mix gently. The powdered sugar dissolves much faster, contributing to a fine texture in the cookies. Then, gradually pour in the milk, mixing with a spatula until the dough begins to come together. Knead gently until you obtain a uniform and firmer dough. Avoid over-kneading, as this can lead to tough cookies.

Step 3: Resting the dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for about an hour. This step is essential, as it allows the butter to firm up, making the dough easier to roll out and cut.

Step 4: Shaping the cookies
After the dough has rested, preheat the oven to 180°C. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 6 mm thick. Using cookie cutters or a glass, cut out various shapes and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Step 5: Baking
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to leave them too long, as the cookies can become dry. Once baked, allow them to cool on a wire rack.

Step 6: Assembling
Once completely cooled, spread each cookie with your chosen jam. Stack two or three cookies on top of each other, as preferred, and dust with powdered sugar for an elegant appearance. These jam cookies are ready to serve!

Serving suggestions and variations:
These cookies are delicious alongside a cup of hot tea. You can experiment with different types of jam, such as rose jam for a floral taste or citrus jam for a fresh note. Also, feel free to add spices like cinnamon or vanilla to the dough to enhance its flavor.

So, with just a few simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can create these delicious and attractive cookies. Jam cookies are a perfect choice for any sweet moment of the day!