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Shortbread Cookies with Raspberry Jam

Servings: 36 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups flour

raspberry jam (about 3/4 cup)

  • powdered sugar 1/4 cup

Instructions

  • Cream together the butter and sugar.
  • stir in the flour,
  • then mix with your hands or pastry cutter until it all comes together.
  • You can chill the dough a little before using it if it becomes too soft from the heat of your hands.
  • Use a 1 Tablespoon scoop to measure out the correct amount and place it into the mini cupcake pan.
  • You can use mini cupcake linerst. They easily release, no need to grease the pan if you don't use cupcake liners.
  • Press the shortbread into the pan to create a well, for the raspberry jam when finished baking.
  • Bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Place some raspberry jam in the centers when teh cookies have completely cooled.
  • Dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

If you prefer your cookies golden brown you can bake them at 350°.