Cozy Jam Cookies
Soft, chewy cookies with a buttery dough and a burst of fruity jam in the center, perfect for snacks, potlucks, or gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) jam or preserves (raspberry, strawberry, apricot, or preferred flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the butter mixture and beat until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, form 1 ½-inch balls of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Make a small indentation in the center of each dough ball with your thumb or the back of a teaspoon and fill with about ½ teaspoon of jam.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender. Make a small well for jam to prevent leaking. Chill dough if too sticky. Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Protein: 1.5
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