Jam & Buttered Toast Cookies
These Jam & Buttered Toast Cookies are a comforting fusion of nostalgic breakfast flavors transformed into a buttery, thumbprint-style treat. By incorporating finely ground toasted bread crumbs into a rich, buttery dough, each cookie captures the savory essence of warm toast. A vibrant dollop of fruit preserve provides a sweet contrast, creating a perfect balance of texture and flavor ideal for your afternoon tea or coffee break.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 12
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: All Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2.5 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 cup finely ground toast crumbs (white or brioche)
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 cup fruit jam (strawberry or raspberry)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, toast crumbs, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined.
Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Use your thumb or the back of a small spoon to create a deep indentation in the center of each ball.
Fill each indentation with about half a teaspoon of fruit jam.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure the toast crumbs are ground very finely to maintain a uniform cookie texture. For a deeper flavor, you can brown the butter before softening it for the dough. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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