These Buttery Jam-Filled Cookies are a delightful, melt-in-your-mouth treat, combining a tender, buttery dough with a rich filling of raisins, nuts, and a hint of sweet jam. Perfectly sweet with a touch of vanilla, these cookies make an excellent addition to any tea-time spread or holiday dessert tray. The sour cream in the dough provides a delicate tang and helps keep the texture light and soft, while the raisin-nut filling adds a satisfying chew and crunch. Simple to make, these cookies are both nostalgic and indulgent, and sure to please any crowd.
Full Recipe:
Ingredients
For the Dough:
330 g flour
150 g butter, chilled and cubed
120 g sour cream
1 tbsp milk
1 large egg yolk
¼ tsp baking powder
Vanilla extract or vanilla sugar to taste
Salt to taste
For the Filling:
100 g raisins
100 g nuts, chopped (e.g., walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
1-2 tbsp sugar
10-15 g jam or preserves (optional)
Steps to Make Buttery Jam-Filled Cookies
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