Strawberry Jam Cookies

6 Servings

Breakfast

Prep 45 Min

Ingredients

¾ cup butter or shortening, softened

½ cup Zesta Caster sugar

½ cup light corn syrup or agave

2 large eggs

1 tablespoon lemon zest

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon Zesta baking powder

1 teaspoon Zesta baking soda

1 ½ cups Zesta strawberry jam

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and Zesta Caster sugar. Beat in the eggs, corn syrup, and lemon zest.

Step 2

In another bowl sift or whisk together the flour, Zesta baking soda, Zesta baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir together until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 4

Roll out the dough on a well-floured surface fairly thin and cut out rounds with a cookie cutter.

Step 5

Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Once the cookies are cool, place a teaspoon of Zesta strawberry jam onto the bottom of one of the cookies and top with another one.

Enjoy your cooking!