Italian Jam Cookies Recipe

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Italian Jam Cookies! These delightful cookies are baked in a roll, frosted, and then sliced into perfect bite-sized pieces. Imagine the rich, jam-filled center complemented by a light and fluffy cookie, topped with a luscious frosting and a sprinkle of colorful candy. Perfect as a show-stopping hostess gift or enjoyed simply dusted with powdered sugar – the choice is yours! This recipe yields 6 delicious rolls.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 1002.6 kcal
Protein 31g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Italian Jam Cookies

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How to Make Italian Jam Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, beat 2 large eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup milk, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest on medium speed for 3 minutes, or until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 teaspoons baking powder and 3 cups all-purpose flour.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and firm, adding more flour as needed (about 1-2 tablespoons).
  6. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 9x9 inch square, about 1/4 inch thick.
  8. Spread 3 heaping tablespoons of your chosen filling (see filling instructions) evenly over the top third of each dough square.
  9. Tightly roll each square lengthwise into a log, sealing the seam and tucking the ends underneath.
  10. Place the rolls, seam-side down, on an ungreased baking sheet.
  11. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  12. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
  13. Once cooled, frost the tops of the rolls with the prepared frosting (see frosting instructions) and sprinkle with colorful candy sprinkles.
  14. Let the frosting set completely before slicing into 1-inch thick pieces.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

334g

Fat

25g

Carbs

55g