Jam jam cookies

Dessert · Canadian classic.

Ingredients

• 1 Egg
• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1/2 cup Molasses
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 2 tsp Baking Powder
• 3 tablespoons Water
• 2 tablespoons Baking Powder
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 2 tsp Salt
• 4 cups Flour
• 2 cups Jam

Method

1. Preheat the oven — Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix together — In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, white sugar and egg until combined, then add the molasses and vanilla and mix until smooth.
3. Mix together — Once combined, add the baking soda water mixture and mix for another minute to combine.
4. Mix together — Combine dry ingredients; mix baking powder, cinnamon, flour and salt in a separate bowl then add to the wet ingredients a little at a time, mixing on low until fully combined and scraping down the sides to ensure everything is incorporated.
5. Roll out — The dough should be easily shaped. Portion dough with a small spoon, roll them into balls and place them on the lined cookie sheet, press them into flat discs using a floured glass or your moistened palm.
6. Bake — Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 mins.
7. Continue cooking — Remove from the oven and let them cool for at least 10 minutes.
8. Continue cooking — Once cooled the cookie sandwiches by spreading at least two teaspoons of your favourite jam between the two cookies.
9. Continue cooking — Repeat and enjoy with a cup of tea.

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