My Favourite Butter Cookie Recipe

My All-Time Favorite Butter Cookies with a Touch of Sunshine (Apricot Jam!)

These aren’t just any butter cookies! These are my all-time favorites, boasting a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a delightful surprise in the center. Imagine a tender and crumbly cookie base infused with the subtle sweetness of vanilla extract. Each bite reveals a hidden treasure – a burst of sunny apricot jam that adds a touch of tangy sweetness.

Key Features:

• Classic Comfort: These cookies evoke a sense of nostalgia with their simple, well-loved flavors.
• Melt-in-Your-Mouth Texture: The perfect balance of ingredients creates a delightfully crumbly and tender cookie that practically melts in your mouth.
• Vanilla Essence: A touch of vanilla extract elevates the flavor profile, adding a subtle sweetness and warmth.
• Apricot Surprise: The star of the show! A dollop of apricot jam in the center adds a delightful burst of tangy sweetness in every bite.

Imagine This:

The warm aroma of vanilla fills your kitchen as these cookies bake. You take a bite, and the cookie crumbles delightfully, revealing a hidden center of golden apricot jam. The sweetness of the jam perfectly complements the buttery richness of the cookie base, creating a flavor explosion in your mouth.

Simple Yet Special:

This recipe is surprisingly simple, making it perfect for both baking enthusiasts and beginners. With readily available ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create these delightful cookies in no time.

Tips for Success:

• Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your butter and vanilla extract will significantly impact the final flavor of the cookies.
• Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much and ensures a tender texture.
• Don’t overbake: The cookies should be slightly golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
• Get creative with fillings! While apricot jam is my favorite, you can substitute it with other flavors like raspberry, strawberry, or lemon curd for a unique twist.

These All-Time Favorite Butter Cookies with a Touch of Sunshine (Apricot Jam!) are sure to become your favorites too! They’re the perfect treat for any occasion, offering a delightful combination of classic comfort, melt-in-your-mouth texture, and a burst of fruity surprise.

My Favourite Butter Cookie Recipe

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Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 10 min Difficulty: Beginner

Ingredients

Servings

• 150 grams Softened butter
• 60 grams Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 250 grams All-purpose Flour
• Apricot jam

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar for 1 minute using an electric handheld mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on high speed.

2. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and continue creaming until fluffy

3. Add Flour and mix at low speed just until fully incorporated. I mixed with my hand

4. Scoop the cookie dough into 1 tablespoon-sized portions and roll well to form smooth, uniform balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each cookie for spreading room

5. Use your index finger or the end of a wooden spoon to make a small indentation in the centre of each ball

6. Fill each indent with apricot jam

7. Refrigerate for 30 minutes  and Bake in a preheated oven

8. at 220°C / 428°F for 10 minutes