Ingredients
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For the Jam Filling:
- 1 ½ cups frozen cranberries
- ½ cup frozen raspberries
- ¾ cup apple juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
For the Shortbread Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Make the Jam:
- In a small pot, combine cranberries, raspberries, apple juice, and brown sugar.
- Cook on medium heat for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.
- Let the jam cool in the fridge.
2. Make the Cookie Dough:
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic, and flatten into discs. Chill for 30 minutes.
3. Roll and Cut Cookies:
- Roll each disc between parchment paper to ¼ inch thick. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- Cut out cookies using a 2 ½ inch round cutter. Use a smaller cutter for half of them to create centers.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour.
4. Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges are light brown.
- Let cool, then dust the tops of the cut-out cookies with powdered sugar.
5. Assemble:
- Spread about 1 teaspoon of jam on the bottom of each solid cookie.
- Sandwich with a cookie that has a cut-out center.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade cookies!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: Approximately 150-200 per cookie
- Sugar: 10-15 grams
- Fat: 7-10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20-25 grams
- Protein: 1-2 grams