Best 10 Shortbread Jammers Recipes

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If you've been searching for a delightful and delectable treat to tantalize your taste buds, look no further than the irresistible shortbread jammers. These delectable cookies combine the classic flavors of buttery shortbread with the sweet and tangy goodness of your favorite jams or preserves, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Whether you prefer traditional strawberry jam, tangy lemon curd, or a unique combination of your favorite flavors, shortbread jammers offer endless possibilities for customization. With their crumbly texture and irresistible filling, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your household. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create the most delicious shortbread jammers you've ever tasted.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SHORTBREAD JAMMERS



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With a shortbread base, these pretty cookies are akin to a linzer but a whole lot easier to make-- people will think you've gone through a lot more fuss than you actually have. Use a thick, quality jam or preserve but not jelly, which is too runny. Rice flour in the dough helps keep the cookie very tender, but it's fine to use all-purpose flour in its place.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     easy, dessert

Time 45m

Yield 16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup rice flour (all-purpose flour may be substituted)
1 cup thick fruit jam, preserves or marmalade

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly butter a 8-by-8-inch baking dish. In the bowl of a standing mixer (or in a large bowl if using a hand mixer), beat the butter and sugar at medium speed for about 3 minutes. Add the salt and vanilla and continue to beat until well combined. Add the flours and continue to beat until the dough comes together.
  • Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface. Prick it with a fork in about 20 places. Bake for 35 minutes, or until golden around the edges. Slide a dull knife along the edges. Cool for 5 minutes.
  • Carefully turn the slab of shortbread out onto a clean surface. With a knife, trim 1 inch from one of the sides. Crumble the trimmings into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Cut the rest of the shortbread into 16 squares and allow to cool.
  • Spread a thick layer of jam on each square, and then sprinkle with the crumbs. Layered between plastic wrap or wax paper in an airtight container, the cookies will keep for 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 210, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 101 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

JAM SHORTBREAD



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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.

SHORTBREAD



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I live in Missouri, but many family recipes come from New Zealand where I was born. My parents moved there when I was a year old, so I have a "Down Under" heritage. This easy shortbread recipe brings back warm memories of my childhood, and I'm going to make sure they're passed on to the next generation in my family...no matter where they live! -Allen Swenson, Camdenton, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Combine flour, cornstarch and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll dough into a 15x2x1-in. rectangle; chill. , Preheat oven to 325°. Cut into 1/4-in. slices; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Prick with a fork. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

BERRY SHORTBREAD DREAMS



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Raspberry jam adds fruity sweetness to these rich shortbread thumbprint cookies. They will absolutely melt in your mouth! -Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 to 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam, plus additional if desired
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in extract; gradually add flour until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate until dough is easy to handle, 1 hour. , Preheat oven to 350°. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center. Fill with jam., Bake until edges are lightly browned, 14-18 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. , If desired, spoon additional jam into cookies. Combine confectioners' sugar, extract and enough water to achieve drizzling consistency; drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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



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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

MELT - IN - YOUR - MOUTH SHORTBREAD



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This quick and easy shortbread will literally melt when you take a bite. Great for Christmas parties with a little bit of decorating.

Provided by Jennifer Wilton

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Whip butter with an electric mixer until fluffy. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, cornstarch, and flour. Beat on low for one minute, then on high for 3 to 4 minutes. Drop cookies by spoonfuls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Watch that the edges don't brown too much. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 54.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

SHORTBREAD JAMMERS



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Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup (2 sticks or 8 ounces) unsalted butter at room temperature
3/4 cup (5.25 ounces) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups (8.5 ounces) all-purpose flour
1/3 cup (1.5 ounces) rice flour
1 cup thick fruit jam, preserves, or marmalade

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300¼F. Lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking pan or quarter sheet pan. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add in the salt and vanilla and continue to mix until well combined. Stir in the flours until the dough is cohesive. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan, creating a smooth surface. Using a fork, prick the dough about 20 times, keeping the marks uniform. Bake the shortbread for 35-40 minutes, or until golden around the edges. Remove the pan from the oven; loosen the edges of from the pan using a dull knife. Cool the pan for about 5 minutes. Working with the cookies while they're still warm, carefully turn the entire pan of cookies out onto a clean, flat surface. With the topside up, trim away about 1/4 inch around the border of the cookies. Crumble the scraps into a small bowl and set aside. Cut the slab of cookies into 24 squares, about 2 inches x 2 inches each. Allow squares to cool. Spread a thick layer of jam onto each cookie, and then distribute the crumbs evenly over them

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.

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.

Tips:

  • Choose the right butter. For the best flavor, use unsalted butter that is at room temperature. It should be soft enough to easily cream together with the sugar, but not melted.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the dough, making the cookies light and crumbly.
  • Add the dry ingredients gradually. Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Stir in the dry ingredients until they are just combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies at a moderate temperature. This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Shortbread jammers are a delicious and versatile cookie that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these tasty treats in your own kitchen. Whether you enjoy them plain, frosted, or filled with jam, shortbread jammers are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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