Jam Filled Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, cream the butter until smooth. Add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat until smooth.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Add to the previous mixture and work with a wooden spoon until a ball forms. Shape with your hands, if necessary. Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   With the rack in the highest position, preheat the oven to 170 °C (325 °F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

4. 4

   On a floured work surface, roll out the dough to 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thick. With a cookie cutter, cut hearts in the dough and place on the baking sheet. Space the cookies about 2.5-cm (1-inch) apart to prevent them from sticking to each other.

5. 5

   With a small cookie cutter, cut a circle or a heart in the centre of half the cookies. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Do not let brown. Remove from sheet and let cool.

6. 6

   Cover the hole-less cookies with jam. Top with a cutout cookie. Sprinkle with icing sugar.