Jam Drops
Transport yourself back to simpler times with our classic Jam Drops recipe, inspired by cherished memories of baking with family. Perfect for morning tea, an after-school snack, or a lunchbox treat, these biscuits are light and buttery with a chewy jam centre. While most recipes are similar, it’s my secret ingredient makes these Jam Drops truly unforgettable. Give them a try and create new memories with every bite!
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Jam Drop Cookies
Jam drops are often high on everyones all time favourite cookie list. Most jam drop recipes are very similar, however I have a secret ingredient added to mine, can you find it? This recipe creates a nice light biscuit with a chewy jam centre that you will definitely want to make again.
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 30 Min
Ingredients
- 125g butter, softened
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup self raising flour
- 1/3 cup custard powder
- 1/2 cup strawberry or raspberry jam
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven 160ºC fan forced. Line two oven trays with baking paper.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined.
- Sift in the flour and custard powder and slowly mix on low speed until the dry and wet ingredients are mixed well. Take care not to over mix!
- Roll a heaped teaspoon sized ball of dough lightly and place on the lined tray.
- Using a lightly floured finger or the end of a wooden spoon, make a small indentation in the middle of each dough ball.
- Spoon enough jam into the centre of the jam drop until it is filled up to the rim. This will be roughly ¼ - ½ teaspoon.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely on the trays.
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