Spritz Cookies with Jam

Looking for a cookie that is easy to make and always delicious? These Spritz Cookies with Jam are a must-try! They are simple to make and a fun project to get the kids involved with. Make them once, and they are sure to become a family tradition.

We love making cookies at our house!

Some favorites include Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies, Butter Spritz Cookies, Peanut Butter Blossoms, and Chocolate Spritz Cookies.

These jam cookies are also a favorite.  They are a classic Christmas cookie that can be enjoyed throughout the year. (Much like these Southern Pecan Pralines!)

They're easy to make, and you can personalize them with your favorite jams or spreads.

Here's a recipe for spritz cookies with jam that will be sure to please your friends and family!

Ingredients for Making Spritz Cookies with Jam Center

• Flour: Use all-purpose flour for this recipe.
• Baking powder: This is used as a leavening agent to help the cookies rise. Make sure your baking powder is fresh.
• Salt: Use fine salt.
• Butter: You'll need two sticks of unsalted butter at room temperature.
• Sugar: ¾ cup of sugar is perfect for these cookies. I used regular sugar; if you want to substitute an alternative sweetener, be aware that the results can vary.
• Egg: One large egg at room temperature is all you need.
• Vanilla extract: Use the best quality that you can. You can add ½ teaspoon of almond extract if desired.
• Jam: Choose your favorite jam or spread for the center of these jelly cookies. I used strawberry jam, but raspberry jam, apricot, or grape would also work.

Tips & Tricks

• You will want an unlined baking sheet for this recipe because it is too difficult to use a cookie press on a parchment-lined baking sheet.  (The parchment paper tends to lift.)  You can use a silicone mat if you like, but I haven’t found this necessary.)
• Be sure to use room temperature butter and eggs to incorporate easily into the dough. 
• If the dough for these thumbprint jam cookies is too soft, you can add a little more flour until it is the right consistency. If it's too stiff, add a little milk until it's the right consistency.
• I like to use a flower-shaped cookie press, but you can use any shape you want - just make sure there is room in the center for the jam.
• To get evenly shaped cookies, make sure that you keep the cookie press perpendicular to the baking sheet as you're pressing out the dough.
• If your cookies are sticking to the cookie press, try dipping the end of the press in flour before pressing out each of your jam-filled cookies.
• Use a small spoon (⅛ teaspoon) or piping bag to fill each cookie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tools Needed to Make Jam Thumbprint Cookie

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• Cookie Press
• Baking Sheet
• Small spoon or piping bag
• Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
• Cooling rack

Storage

You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

If you want to freeze them, place the cookies in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator before enjoying.

How to Make Spritz Cookies with Jam

First, start by preheating your oven. You'll want to set it to 350° F.

Next, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and mix.

In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the softened butter and sugar over medium speed for two minutes until it's light and fluffy.

Then add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until combined.

Turn the speed to low and add the dry ingredients a little at a time. You don't want to add it all at once, or else you'll have a big mess!

Beat until just blended.

Fill your cookie press with ¼ of the dough. If you don't have a cookie press, you can use a piping bag fitted with a star tip.

Press the cookies onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

Carefully spoon the jam into the center of the cookies, filling each indent.  You can use a small spoon or ⅛ teaspoon measure.

Bake for about 8 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Enjoy!

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5 from 15 votes

Spritz Cookies with Jam

Looking for a fun and festive cookie? Try spritz cookies with jam! These simple thumbprint cookies are easy to make and can be decorated with any type of jam you like. Plus, they're perfect for a crowd!

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cookies

Servings: 48

Calories: 81kcal

Author: Wendy Polisi

Equipment

• Cookie Press

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter at room temperature (2 sticks)
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ cup jam - any flavor

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350° F.
• Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar over medium speed for 2 minutes.
• Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined.
• Turn the speed to low and add the flour mixture, a little at a time.
• Beat until just blended.
• Fill your cookie press with ¼ of the dough, and press the cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Carefully spoon the jam into the center of the cookies.
• Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until set.
• Allow to sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer the cookies to a cooling rack using a spatula.

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg