Jelly Centered Sugar Cookies Recipe

Elevate your classic sugar cookie to the next level with a burst of sweet jelly in the center! This recipe, inspired by the 1947 New England chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook (Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago), delivers a delightful combination of buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookie and tangy, sweet jelly filling. Perfect for holidays or any special occasion, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 138.9 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Jelly Centered Sugar Cookies

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How to Make Jelly Centered Sugar Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  6. Use a 2-3 inch cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
  7. Place half of the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of jelly onto the center of each cookie.
  9. Top with the remaining cookies.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

12g

Carbs

7g

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