Spritz Cookies with Jam Centers

My sons declared these Spritz Cookies with Jam Centers dangerously good! I declare them a winner too:@) They are buttery and delicate with a nice almond flavor and slightly sweet, glossy center. I used apricot preserves, chunky strawberry preserves would be great too and a mixture of both would be very pretty on a cookie tray or dessert buffet. I do highly recommend adding this recipe to your list if you'd like to try a new spritz cookie this holiday season.

A fun tip: Fishing the solid bits of fruit out of the jam to use on the cookies creates a chewier center. 

This is the first time I tried my thrifted battery operated Super Shooter and I'm pleased to report it worked well:@)

I chose what they call the Star Disc and gently pushed an indent into the center of each cookie with my finger tip.

Next time, I'll use a disc that makes a more solid, rounded cookie. Like this maple cookie.

The good news is... There ~will~ be a next time!

You can see my list of helpful Spritz Tips HERE and Spritz Pinterest Board HERE.

Spritz Cookies with Jam Centers-from Grandmother's Kitchen

1 cup butter

3/4 cup sugar

1 egg

2 1/4 cup flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

dash salt

1 tsp almond extract

Jam or preserves for the centers (your choice of jam)

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar.
2. Add egg & beat well.
3. Add flour, baking powder, salt & almond extract and mix well.
4. Fill a cookie press with dough and press out shapes onto a non-greased cookie sheet.
5. Add scant 1/4 teaspoonful of jam to the center of each cookie and bake at 375 degrees for about 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown

Enjoy a cookie and have a happy day:@)

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