Turnover Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly flaky and buttery Turnover Cookies, a simple yet elegant treat perfect for any occasion. Featuring a golden, melt-in-your-mouth pastry crust encasing a luscious filling of sweet jam or fruit preserves, these hand-held delights are easy to make and customizable with your favorite flavors. The dough comes together effortlessly with just a handful of pantry staples and a touch of cold butter, guaranteeing a tender, flaky texture. Finished with a glistening egg wash and optional sprinkle of turbinado sugar, these turnovers bake to perfection in under 20 minutes. Ideal for tea time, dessert, or festive gatherings, these homemade cookies offer a rustic charm that’s hard to resist. Perfect for searches like "easy turnover cookies," "jam-filled cookies," and "flaky pastry desserts," this recipe is sure to become a baking favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 200 grams unsalted butter (cold)
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoons cold water
- 150 grams jam or fruit preserves (any flavor)
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Drizzle in the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, shape it into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about ⅛-inch (3mm) thickness.
Using a round cookie cutter or glass (approximately 4 inches in diameter), cut out circles of dough. Re-roll the scraps to cut out more circles.
Place a small spoonful (about 1 teaspoon) of jam or fruit preserves in the center of each circle. Be careful not to overfill to avoid leaking during baking.
Fold each circle in half to form a semicircle, gently pressing the edges together. Use a fork to crimp and seal the edges.
Whisk the egg in a small bowl to make an egg wash. Lightly brush the tops of the turnover cookies with the egg wash.
Optional: Sprinkle the tops with turbinado sugar for extra texture and sweetness.
Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown and flaky.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.3 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 52 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 92 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 44 mg | 1% | |
*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.
