French Breton Cookies
A combination of sweet and salty cookie that can be a part of high tea. Delicious strawberry jam makes this cookie delicious and delectable.
Ingredients
2 1/4
cups
flour
2 1/2
tsp
baking powder
1
cup
butter, softened
1
cup
sugar
1 1/4
tsp
salt
2
egg yolks, room temperature
3/4
cup
strawberry jam
1
tbsp
water
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
In a stand mixer bowl, combine butter, sugar and salt until smooth.
Add egg yolks, one at a time. Beat until combined.
Add the dry ingredients and beat until combined. Scrapes the sides and mix again.
Put dough on lightly floured silpat and shape into a ball. Divide into two.
Roll into a log the size of a muffin pan. Wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or freeze for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray two muffin pans with cooking spray.
Cut logs into 1/3 inch thick slices. Place in muffin cup.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until the edges is brown.
Remove cookies from oven. Press a cork and a teaspoon measuring spoon in the center to make an indentation for the strawberry jam.
In a small bowl, combine jam and water and microwave for 30 seconds. Mix thoroughly.
Spoon jam into each cookie and refrigerate for about 30 minutes until the jam is set.
Serve at room temperature.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from :
Better Homes and Gardens
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