These easy, festive cookies are easy to make and fill with jam and qualify as a deliciously sweet gift for the person who has everything else that isn’t edible.
In my humble opinion, there’s no better way to fill your spare time at this time of year than with some delicious baking. These jam biscuits are easy to make and honestly if you’re trying to save on Christmas presents this year, why not just buy a jar or two, some nice tissue paper and a bit of that red candy cane string to tie around the top and you’ve got yourself a pretty impressive, homemade present. Bake these the day before Christmas for the ultimate freshness. 
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 40 cookies 1x
Description
These festive star-shaped cookies are filled with your favorite jam, making them a delicious and sweet holiday treat or gift.
Ingredients
- 500 g Butter or Margarine
- 500 g Caster Sugar
- Vanilla Seeds of 1 pod
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1000 g Plain Flour
- 1 Egg Yolk (for pastry brush)
- Icing Sugar
- Your Favourite Jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the butter or margarine, caster sugar, vanilla seeds, eggs, baking powder, and plain flour. Use your fingertips to crumble the mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- Bring the dough together with your hands until it forms a smooth ball. Wrap it in cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 5mm thickness. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
- Place half of the cookies on the prepared baking tray. Use a smaller star cutter to cut out the centers of the remaining cookies to create a window for the jam.
- Brush the tops of the cookies with the cut-out centers with the egg yolk.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, spread a small amount of your favorite jam on the whole cookies and sandwich them with the cookies with the cut-out centers.
- Dust with icing sugar before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, use high-quality jam. These cookies are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. Consider using different jams for variety, such as raspberry, apricot, or strawberry. If you don’t have a star cutter, any shape will work.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 25
If you liked these and you want more, give Father Christmas’ Orange and Walnut Cookies a try. They’re so delicccccious… you won’t want to put them out for Santa when the big day comes.
Find more tips on How to Nail Christmas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of jam works best for the Holiday Star Cookies?
You can use any flavor of jam you like, but raspberry or apricot are popular choices that complement the buttery cookie well.
How can I ensure the jam doesn’t leak out while baking?
To prevent the jam from leaking, avoid overfilling the cookie centers and make sure to pinch the edges well when assembling.
Is it necessary to chill the dough before rolling it out?
Yes, chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes will help it firm up, making it easier to roll out and cut into star shapes.
