These cute cookies are perfect for family cooking! Offer them as hostess gift or keep them in a cookie jar for an afternoon snack. They willl be delicious with a cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate after an outdoor activity or while playing board games!Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesYield: 12-15 cookiesIngredients 1 round of Cool&Simple all-butter shortcrust pastry 1 star-shaped cookie cutter (or any shape of your choice) 1 egg, lightly beaten ½ cup (125mL) strawberry or raspberry jam Powdered sugar (for dusting)Instructions Thaw the shortcrust pastry in advance according to the package instructions. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the pastry while keeping it on its parchment paper. Using the cookie cutter, cut shapes from the pastry. Gather the leftover dough into a ball, roll it out again, and cut more shapes. On half of the cut-out shapes, use a small knife to cut a tiny circle or any shape of your choice in the center. Place the cookies on a baking sheet. Lightly beat the egg and brush it over the cookies. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature. Spread a teaspoon of jam onto the center of each solid cookie and top with a cut-out cookie. Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!
These cute cookies are perfect for family cooking! Offer them as hostess gift or keep them in a cookie jar for an afternoon snack. They willl be delicious with a cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate after an outdoor activity or while playing board games! Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Yield: 12-15 cookies Ingredients 1 round of Cool&Simple all-butter shortcrust pastry 1 star-shaped cookie cutter (or any shape of your choice) 1 egg, lightly beaten ½ cup (125mL) strawberry or raspberry jam Powdered sugar (for dusting) Instructions Thaw the shortcrust pastry in advance according to the package instructions. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the pastry while keeping it on its parchment paper. Using the cookie cutter, cut shapes from the pastry. Gather the leftover dough into a ball, roll it out again, and cut more shapes. On half of the cut-out shapes, use a small knife to cut a tiny circle or any shape of your choice in the center. Place the cookies on a baking sheet. Lightly beat the egg and brush it over the cookies. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature. Spread a teaspoon of jam onto the center of each solid cookie and top with a cut-out cookie. Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!
