Jam-Filled Playing Card Cookies

Vegetarian
Jam-Filled Playing Card Cookies
300 min.
18
200kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Jam-Filled Playing Card Cookies, a whimsical treat that’s perfect for any dessert table or special occasion. With their charming card shape and vibrant jam filling, these cookies are not only a feast for the eyes but also a deliciously satisfying bite. Imagine the joy of sharing these playful cookies with friends and family, each one bursting with the fruity flavors of apricot and strawberry jam.

These vegetarian cookies are crafted with a buttery, tender dough that melts in your mouth, complemented by the sweet and tangy jams that create a delightful contrast. The process of making these cookies is as enjoyable as eating them, from sifting the confectioners' sugar to rolling out the dough and cutting it into fun shapes. Whether you’re hosting a game night, a birthday party, or simply looking to brighten up your afternoon tea, these cookies are sure to impress.

Not only are they visually appealing, but they also offer a unique twist on traditional cookies, making them a conversation starter at any gathering. Plus, with a preparation time of just 300 minutes, you can easily fit this baking adventure into your schedule. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a batch of these delightful Jam-Filled Playing Card Cookies that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup apricot preserves 
  • 0.8 cup powdered sugar 
  • large egg yolk 
  • 2.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoons lemon zest fresh finely grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup strawberry jam 
  • 1.8 sticks butter unsalted softened ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • hand mixer
  • cookie cutter
  • wax paper
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Sift confectioners sugar into a large bowl, then beat with butter and zest with an electric mixer at medium speed until pale and fluffy. Beat in yolk, then beat in flour and salt.
  2. Quarter dough and roll out each quarter between sheets of parchment or wax paper into an approximately 9- by 7-inch rectangle (3/4 inch thick). Stack rectangles, still between paper, on a baking sheet and freeze at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  4. Transfer 1 paper-enclosed rectangle to a work surface (keep remaining rectangles frozen).
  5. Remove top sheet of paper and replace it loosely. Flip over paper-enclosed rectangle and discard paper now on top.
  6. Trim dough to a 71/2- by 6-inch rectangle with a sharp knife and a ruler.
  7. Cut lengthwise into thirds, then crosswise into thirds to form 9 (2 1/2- by 2-inch) rectangles.
  8. Carefully transfer cookies with a metal spatula to a buttered baking sheet and bake in middle of oven until edges are just pale golden, about 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheet on a rack 5 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
  9. Cut and bake 9 more cookies in same manner.
  10. Roll out and cut in same manner as above, but before baking, use cookie cutters to cut out shapes from 2 corners of each card.
  11. Do not cut too close to edge or cookie will break.
  12. Bake cookies in same manner as solid ones.
  13. Arrange 9 solid cookies, bottom sides up, on a work surface and spread each with 1 1/2 teaspoons warm strawberry jam. Top each with a cutout cookie, pressing gently to help adhere. If necessary, spoon some of remaining jam into cutouts. Sandwich remaining cookies with warm apricot jam.
  14. • Stack of dough rectangles can be frozen up to 2 days. Thaw 15 minutes before trimming.• Cookies (without jam) keep in an airtight container at room temperature 2 days.• Jam-filled cookies are best eaten within 1 day.

Nutrition Facts

Calories200kcal
Protein3.83%
Fat41.45%
Carbs54.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.22
Glycemic Load
12.15
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.1156521880108%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:200.4kcal
10.02%
Fat:9.33g
14.36%
Saturated Fat:5.76g
36%
Carbohydrates:27.73g
9.24%
Net Carbohydrates:27.16g
9.88%
Sugar:12.39g
13.76%
Cholesterol:33.82mg
11.27%
Sodium:40.04mg
1.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.94g
3.88%
Selenium:6.29µg
8.98%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.43%
Folate:31.44µg
7.86%
Vitamin A:301.75IU
6.03%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.71%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.63%
Vitamin B3:0.93mg
4.67%
Iron:0.84mg
4.65%
Phosphorus:25.21mg
2.52%
Fiber:0.57g
2.28%
Copper:0.04mg
2.08%
Vitamin E:0.31mg
2.06%
Vitamin C:1.7mg
2.06%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.44%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.13%
Magnesium:4.38mg
1.09%
Zinc:0.15mg
1.01%
Source:Epicurious