Best 9 Jam Shortbread Recipes

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If you're looking for a delectable treat that combines the delightful flavors of sweet, tangy, and buttery, then you must try your hand at making jam shortbread. This classic Scottish cookie is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth texture and the perfect balance of fruity and buttery goodness. With its versatility, you're free to experiment with a wide range of jams and toppings, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. So, whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, let's embark on a delightful journey to discover the best recipe for jam shortbread and create a taste sensation that will leave you craving more!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHORTBREAD COOKIES WITH JAM OR JELLY CENTERS



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Do not be fooled by this little recipe. So few ingredients but believe me! It-is-a one right after another pop it in your mouth oh I cannot stop eating these. Before you know it, you will have to make another batch for the rest of your family. I got this from my best friend Robin who got it form her Taste of Home Cookbook.

Provided by LB in Middle Georgia

Categories     Dessert

Time 34m

Yield 24-36 cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter, no substitutes
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup jam, for the centers

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar
  • Beat in extract
  • Gradually blend in flour
  • Cover and refrigerate for an hour
  • Roll into one-inch balls and place one inch apart on un-greased cookie sheet
  • With the end of a wooden spoon make a indention in the ball and fill with jam
  • I have used Variety of jams and jellies Raspberry being the best! but Apricot is yummmie too, along with apple, blackberry, blueberry the possibilities are endless.
  • Bake at 350 for 14 to 18 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.1, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 139.9, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 17.6, Protein 2.4

SHORTBREAD JAM SQUARES RECIPE BY TASTY



Shortbread Jam Squares Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: butter, caster sugar, egg, oil, vanilla extract, plain flour, baking powder, blackcurrant jam, icing sugar

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 9 squares

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
¼ cup caster sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2.5 cups plain flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ¼ cups blackcurrant jam
icing sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180˚C (350˚F).
  • In a bowl, whisk together the butter and sugar until combined.
  • Whisk in the egg, oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Mix in the baking powder and 250 grams (2 cups) of the flour with a spoon until combined.
  • Bring the mixture together using your hands to make a dough.
  • Spray a 23 centimeter (9 inch) square baking tray with cooking oil. Spread out half of the dough on the tray.
  • Prick the dough with a fork to prevent bubbles from forming while baking.
  • Spread the blackcurrant jam on top.
  • With the remaining dough, mix in the remaining flour and rub with your fingers to make a crumb like texture.
  • Sprinkle the crumbs on top of the jam.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown on top.
  • Leave to cool for around 20 minutes, the jam will be hot!
  • Sieve icing sugar on top.
  • Cut into squares.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 20 grams

JAM AND SHORTBREAD SQUARES



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Provided by Lauren Chattman

Categories     Egg     Fruit     Dessert     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Strawberry     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
6 tablespoons strawberry, raspberry, or cherry preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place oven racks in the bottom third and top third of the oven. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil, making sure the foil is tucked into all the corners and that there is at least 1 inch overhanging the top of the pan.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Combine the butter and sugar in a medium-size mixing blow and cream together with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in the egg. Stir in the vanilla extract. Stir in the flour mixture.
  • Use a spatula to smooth half the mixture in an even layer across the bottom of the pan. Place the bowl in the freezer, along with the bowl containing the remaining half of the shortbread dough, for 15 minutes to firm up.
  • Remove the pan from the freezer and spread the preserves in an even layer on top of the dough. Pinch off pieces of the remaining dough and scatter them evenly over the jam.
  • Place the pan on the bottom oven rack and bake for 20 minutes. Transfer the pan to the top rack and bake until the top is ight golden, another 5 to 10 minutes. Let the pan cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Grasping the overhanging foil on either side of the pan, lift out the squares and place them on a cutting board. Cut into 16 squares. Jam and shortbread squares will keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.

GRATED SHORTBREAD BARS WITH ROSE JAM



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These delicate jam-filled bar cookies are made with frozen dough that's grated into the pan, which gives them a very light and crumbly texture. If you can't find rose petal jam, substitute any jam you like.

Provided by Michelle Polzine

Categories     Christmas     Christmas Eve     Dessert     Cookies     Bake     Butter     Jam or Jelly     Lemon     Cardamom     Egg     Winter     Vegetarian     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kid-Friendly     Hanukkah

Yield Makes 40 small bar cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2¾ cups (330 grams) all-­purpose flour
1¼ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
²⁄3 cup (132 grams) sugar
Grated zest of 1 Meyer lemon, or 1 teaspoon grated zest from a garden-­variety lemon
½ pound plus 6 tablespoons (312 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
½ teaspoon plus ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
3 large egg yolks
¾ cup (178 milliliters) rose petal jam, or raspberry jam, homemade or store-­bought, scented with 1 teaspoon rose water

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cardamom. In another bowl, combine the sugar and lemon zest, rubbing the zest into the sugar to perfume it.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl, using a handheld mixer), cream the butter on high speed until fluffy. Add the lemon sugar and salt and continue beating until light and fluffy. Reduce the speed to low and add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing after each addition, then add the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined.
  • Turn the dough out and divide into 2 equal pieces. Wrap each piece in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. (The dough can be frozen for up to a month.)
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a quarter sheet pan with parchment.
  • Using the large holes on a box grater, grate one piece of the dough onto the prepared pan and spread lightly into an even layer (don't press it down into the pan). With an offset spatula, spread the jam evenly over the grated dough. Grate the remaining block of dough, then scatter the grated dough evenly over the jam layer; don't press down.
  • Transfer to the oven and bake until the top is golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely, then cut into 40 little bars. The cookies will keep in an airtight container for up to a week; baked cookies can also be frozen for up to a month.

JAM SHORTBREAD



Jam Shortbread image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 tablespoons preserves (any flavor)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line an 8-inch-square baking dish with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang. Whisk the flour, sugar and salt in a bowl. Work in the butter with your fingers to make a crumbly dough.
  • Refrigerate 2 tablespoons of the dough for topping. Press the remaining dough into the baking dish; freeze until firm, about 10 minutes.
  • Bake the crust, 15 minutes. Spread the preserves on top, leaving a 1/2-inch border; crumble the reserved dough on top. Return to the oven and bake until the edges are golden brown, 25 more minutes. Let cool 20 minutes, then lift out of the pan and cut into squares.

SWEDISH JAM SHORTBREAD



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This is another one of the gems from an old Pillsbury mini cookbook. Easy and delicious. Looks wonderful on a holiday cookie tray.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 (10 ounce) jar seedless red raspberry jam
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons water
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour 13 x9 pan, I use Bakers Joy spray.
  • In a large bowl combine cake mix, nuts, butter and egg.
  • Beat on low speed until crumbly.
  • Press evenly in prepared pan.
  • Spread with raspberry jam.
  • (I usually heat the jam in the microwave for 30 seconds to make it easier to spread).
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  • Combine glaze ingredients until smooth, add additional water a drop at a time for desired consistency.
  • Drizzle over warm shortbread.
  • Cool completely.
  • Cut into bars.

ITALIAN SHORTBREAD WITH ALMONDS AND JAM



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This is a wonderful dessert for those unexpected emergencies. It smells divine and it's so beautiful it makes you look like a wizard in the kitchen. You don't even have to grease the pan. The shortbread tastes best the day after it's baked, if there's any left. Serve with ice cream or a glass of Vin Santo or other sweet dessert...

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened, 1 1/2 sticks
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 cup low sugar apricot jam, preferably smucker's, grapefruit marmalade or other not too sweet jam
1/3 cup sliced almonds
powdered sugar for serving, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 and set a rack in middle level. Have ready a 9 inch ungreased fluted springform pan or if you don't have one, you can use a nine inch pie pan.
  • 2. Beat butter and sugar on medium speed in stand mixer or with hand held mixer. It will take a little longer with handheld mixer. Beat for 3 to 4 minutes or til very light, scraping down sides of bowl and paddle from time to time. Add almond extract and bean on medium peed for 30 seconds more to blend well.
  • 3. In small bowl, whisk flour and salt together. Add to the butter mixture and beat on low speed, just til dough is stiff. Remove 1/2 cup of the dough and spread on small plate in thin layer. Place in freezer.
  • 4. Press remaining dough evenly into the pan. It can be a little higher at the edge but the center shouldn't be elevated. Spread jam evenly over dough to within an inch of the edge. Retrieve the remaining dough from freezer and crumble it over the jam, allowing some of the jam to peek through. Sprinkle the almonds evenly over to top
  • 5. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or til golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely on wire rack. Stand the pan on a heavy can to remove the sides. The rim will just fall away. Transfer shortbread, still on the pan bottom to a platter or use a spatula to remove it form pan. to serve,dust with powdered sugar, if desired and either break into serving pieces or let your guests break off pieces as they like. Note: You can make the shortbread, unbaked up to 1 month ahead. Wrap it twice in plastic wrap and freeze it on a flat surface. To bake the shortbread, unwrap it and set it frozen in the oven. Allow a few extra minutes of baking time. If you like, you can you can omit the jam. Just press all the dough into the pan and top it with the almonds. You might want to add the grated zest of a lemon (I'd try an orange, too) to the dough along with the almond extract.

CHOCOLATE SHORTBREAD TREES WITH RASPBERRY JAM & WH



Chocolate Shortbread Trees with Raspberry Jam & Wh image

My husband favorite cookie is a buttery shortbread. I love chocolate. The combination of the two is a perfect marriage. :)

Provided by nadine mesch

Categories     Chocolate

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 c butter, softened
1/4 c powdered sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 c flour
1/4 c dark cocoa powder
1 c seedless red raspberry jam
1/2 c white chocolate chips
1/2 tsp shortening

Steps:

  • 1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
  • 2. In a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Stir in sugar, salt and vanilla, using a spatula.
  • 3. In a small bowl sift the flour and cocoa; add to the butter mixture. Stir until ingredients are combined and a soft dough forms.
  • 4. Divide dough in half, place dough on opposite sides of the cookie sheet. Using your fingers, pat each piece of dough into a 6 inch round. Using a sharp knife score each dough round into 8 slices. Place entire cookie sheet in freezer for 25 minutes.
  • 5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove cookie sheet from freezer and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Prick dough all over with a fork and bake for approximately 15 minutes until center is dry to the touch.
  • 6. Remove from oven, place cookie sheet on a cooling rack for 10 minutes. Slice shortbread into wedges. Remove wedges from baking sheet and cool completely on racks.
  • 7. When cooled, spread a thick layer of jam on each wedge.
  • 8. In a small bowl, combine white chocolate and shortening, place in microwave, cook until melted; stir until smooth. Place chocolate in a pastry bag with a small tip and pipe "garland" on each "tree wedge". Allow cookies to sit, until chocolate has hardened. Place in an air tight container with waxed paper between layers.

SWEDISH JAM SHORTBREAD



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Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 1/4-ounce) box butter cake mix
1/2 cup finely-chopped nuts
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 (10-ounce) jar raspberry preserves or jam
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons water
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, nuts, butter, and egg at low speed until crumbly. Press mixture into prepared pan. Spread with preserves. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until edges are light brown. Make glaze with remaining ingredients, mixing until smooth. If needed, add additional water, a drop at a time, for desired consistency. Drizzle over warm shortbread. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Use good quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your shortbread.
  • Make sure your butter is cold. This will help the shortbread keep its shape when baking.
  • Don't overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make the shortbread tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the shortbread hold its shape.
  • Bake the shortbread in a preheated oven. This will help the shortbread bake evenly.
  • Don't overbake the shortbread. Overbaking will make the shortbread dry and crumbly.
  • Let the shortbread cool completely before cutting. This will help the shortbread hold its shape.
  • Store the shortbread in an airtight container at room temperature. Shortbread will keep for up to 2 weeks.
  • Get creative with your fillings and toppings. You can use any type of jam, preserves, or curd for the filling. You can also top the shortbread with nuts, seeds, or sprinkles.

Conclusion:

Jam shortbread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of shortbread that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give jam shortbread a try.

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