Delight in these buttery shortbread cookies filled with sweet strawberry jam, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Butter and Sugar
225gUnsalted butter at room temperature
100gSugar
Egg and Vanilla
1largeLarge Egg at room temperature
1teaspoonVanilla paste or extract
Dry Ingredients
330gAll-purpose flour
30gCornstarch
1teaspoonBaking powder
Filling and Topping
0.5cupStrawberry preserves
0.25cupPowdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F (180C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
Sift flour, cornstarch, and baking powder; gradually mix into wet ingredients to form a smooth dough.
Divide dough, roll to 1/4-1/2 inch thickness, cut into 2-3 inch rounds, and cut centers with a 1/2-inch cutter.
Bake for 12-18 minutes until edges are golden; cool completely. Dust full cookies with powdered sugar and spread jam on the centers of the cut cookies.