Jamjelly Filled Butter Cookies Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and egg yolks. Mix in flour a little bit at a time until a soft dough forms. Roll dough into 1 inch balls. If dough is too soft, refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes. Place balls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Use your finger or an instrument of similar size to make a well in the center of each cookie. Fill the hole with 1/2 teaspoon of preserves.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown on the bottom. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

Steps:

• IF USING SELF-RISING FLOUR REDUCE THE BAKING SODA TO 1/4 TEASPOON AND OMIT THE SALT.
• Beat together the shortening and butter.
• Beat in sugars well, then beat in the egg.
• Add the dry ingredients, and mix well.
• Shape the dough into two rolls 1 1/4" in diameter, sealing well in waxed paper.
• Refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight.
• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Slice dough into 1/8" thick disks.
• Put 1/2 teaspoon of jam/jelly on half the slices, keep it in the center of the disk.
• Top each disk with another slice and bake. You can sprinkle these with sugar for a crunchier cookie (optional).
• Bake for 8 - 10 minutes.
• Store in an air tight container once the cookies have cooled.