Save A festive cookie platter shaped like a wreath, featuring tender butter cookies filled with vibrant raspberry jam and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar—perfect for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
- Cookie Dough: 225 g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened 150 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional) 320 g (2 2/3 cups) all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt
- Filling & Decoration: 150 g (1/2 cup) raspberry jam (seedless preferred) 30 g (1/4 cup) powdered sugar, for dusting 2 tbsp freeze-dried raspberries, crushed (optional, for garnish) Fresh mint leaves or edible flowers (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using).
- Step 3:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Step 4:
- Divide the dough in half. Roll each half between two sheets of parchment to about 5 mm (1/4 inch) thickness. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Step 5:
- Using a round or fluted 6–8 cm (2.5–3 inch) cookie cutter, cut out cookies. Use a smaller cutter (2–3 cm/1 inch) to cut out centers from half of the rounds to create rings.
- Step 6:
- Arrange cookies on prepared baking sheets, keeping rings and solid rounds separate. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 7:
- Spread about 1 tsp raspberry jam on each solid cookie base. Top with a ring-shaped cookie. Gently press together.
- Step 8:
- Dust assembled cookies with powdered sugar. Garnish with crushed freeze-dried raspberries and decorate the platter with fresh mint leaves or edible flowers to form a wreath shape.
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Save Recipe Q&A
- → What type of flour works best for these cookies?
All-purpose flour provides the right texture and structure, ensuring tender but sturdy cookies that hold their shape well.
- → Can I use a different jam for the filling?
Yes, strawberry or apricot jams can be used as delicious alternatives to raspberry, each adding a unique fruity note.
- → Why chill the dough before cutting shapes?
Chilling firms up the dough, making it easier to cut precise shapes and helps prevent spreading during baking.
- → How should the cookies be stored to maintain freshness?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature and fill with jam just before serving to keep the cookies crisp.
- → What decorations enhance the wreath presentation?
Dusting with powdered sugar, crushed freeze-dried raspberries, and fresh mint leaves or edible flowers create an inviting festive look.