Spoon Cookies
Delightfully tender and buttery, Spoon Cookies are a charming treat that combines melt-in-your-mouth texture with the bright, fruity burst of your favorite jam filling. Crafted using a clever shaping technique that involves pressing dough into a spoon, these cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat. Their rich, golden flavor comes from melted butter and a hint of vanilla, perfectly balanced by the sweet tang of raspberry, apricot, or your preferred jam. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this recipe is ideal for holiday baking, afternoon tea, or anytime you crave a delicate and elegant dessert. With their unique shape and irresistible flavor, Spoon Cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 g Unsalted butter
- 100 g Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 250 g All-purpose flour
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 100 g Jam (e.g., raspberry, apricot, or your favorite)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth and well combined.
Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms. The dough will be slightly sticky but should hold its shape when scooped.
Using a small teaspoon or tablespoon, scoop up a portion of dough and shape it into an oval or smooth cylinder by hand, pressing and shaping it gently with the back of the spoon. Alternatively, press the dough into the bowl of the spoon to form its shape, then release it onto the baking sheet.
Place the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. They will remain pale on top. Be careful not to overbake, as these cookies are meant to be tender and delicate.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheets.
Once cooled, pair the cookies that are similar in shape and size. Spread about 1/2 teaspoon of jam onto the flat side of one cookie from each pair, then sandwich it with the other cookie. Repeat with all pairs.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. These cookies soften slightly after storing, making them even more delicious.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3048 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 208.2 g | 267% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.4 g | 602% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 531 mg | 177% | |
| Sodium | 630 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 290.6 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.3 g | ||
| Protein | 27.5 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 321 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
