Soft Delight: Pillow Cookie Recipe

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Today, we invite you to explore the wonderful world of soft delights. We are thrilled to share a delicious recipe for pillow cookies. These treats will carry your taste to a dreamy place of sweetness. Each cookie combines two honey-infused shortbread pieces with a rich jam inside. They are lightly dusted with powdered sugar. Inspired by a famed grocery in the US southeast, these cookies can have almond paste, chocolate, or raspberry jam. Our homemade version puts a fun twist on this classic.

Our pillow cookies use a special honey ginger shortbread dough. It’s not only tasty but also easy to make. The cookies are tender, flaky, and filled with honey flavor. They hold a lovely amount of your chosen jam. This mix of textures and tastes is utterly delightful.

So, don’t hesitate! Put on your apron. Let’s start a baking journey with buttery wonders, soft joys, and the captivating smell of cookies right from the oven.

Ingredients and Preparation

To make these delicious pillow cookies, you’ll need some key ingredients. Just follow this easy guide to whip up a perfect batch of cookies that melt in your mouth.

Ingredients:

Ingredients	Measurement
Butter	8 tbsp
Sugar	¼ cup
Honey	3 tbsp
Jam	⅓ cup
Flour	1¼ cup
Baking Powder	¼ tsp
Salt	⅛ tsp
Powdered Sugar	⅓ cup

Also add 1 tbsp vanilla extract for a richer taste. You can choose any jam to fill these cookies with. It lets you experiment with different flavors.

Preparation:

1. Cream butter, sugar, and honey in a bowl until smooth.

2. Mix in the vanilla extract.

3. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.

4. Combine the dry ingredients with the butter mix to form dough.

5. When the dough forms a ball, wrap it and chill for 20 minutes.

6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until ¼ inch thick.

7. Cut out circles using a cookie cutter or glass.

8. Put half of them on a parchment-lined tray.

9. Add jam to each circle on the tray.

10. Cover them with the other circles to make sandwiches. Seal the edges.

11. Trim excess dough for neat cookies.

12. Freeze them for 10 minutes to firm up.

13. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

14. Place the chilled cookies apart on a baking sheet.

15. Bake for 12-13 minutes until golden around the edges.

16. Let them cool completely after baking.

These pillow cookies are ideal for any sweet moment. They blend buttery dough and sweet jam in a heavenly way. Enjoy making them for teatime, birthdays, or just a treat for your family. Keep them in an airtight container to stay fresh for two days. Enjoy your baking!

Homemade Raspberry Jam

Store-bought jam is fine, but homemade raspberry jam makes the pillow cookies special. To make it, mix frozen raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and sifted cornstarch in a pan.

First, collect these for your raspberry jam:

• Frozen raspberries
• Sugar
• Lemon juice
• Sifted cornstarch

Use frozen raspberries for ease, or fresh ones if you prefer. Begin by heating the raspberries in a pan. Then, add sugar and lemon juice to sweeten and balance it.

Sift the cornstarch next. This makes the jam smooth. Add it to the raspberries and mix well.

Heat the mix until it boils gently, then simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. This process will spread a lovely raspberry scent in your kitchen. Keep stirring now and then.

Once done, cool the jam for 20 minutes off the heat. It thickens as it cools, becoming ideal for your cookies.

Note: You can keep the jam in a sealed jar in the fridge. It stays fresh for up to two days, ready for more baking.

Homemade jam makes the cookies taste better. Tart raspberries, sweet sugar, and lemon juice come together perfectly. Making it yourself brings joy and pride to your baking.

Conclusion

Indulge in the delightful treat of these unique pillow cookies. They blend the gentle texture of shortbread with a gooey jam inside. The buttery and flaky dough pairs perfectly with sweet jam. Together, they create a wonderful mix of flavours and textures.

Make your own raspberry jam or use a shop-bought one, these pillow cookies will wow everyone. Enjoy them as a tasty snack with tea or coffee. Or, give them as gifts to surprise your loved ones.

These pillow cookies are a dream for anyone who loves baking. You don’t need fancy kitchen tools to make something spectacular. You can enjoy trying new recipes from bloggers all over the world. Like Erika from La Ventolera blog who made rainbow cookies. Or Juli from Horneando Algo with her delicious blondies. And Agustina from Ponete el Delantal who made whole wheat pepas with honey and dulce de batata.

Experience the joy of these shortbread cookies filled with delicious jam. They’re perfect for a cookie swap or a homemade treat. Their irresistible charm will satisfy your cravings and delight your taste buds.

FAQ

Can I use brown sugar instead of regular sugar?

Yes, you can use brown sugar instead of regular sugar for this recipe.

How long should I refrigerate the dough?

Chill the dough for 20 minutes before you roll it out.

Can I use any flavor of jam?

Absolutely, any jam flavor works, homemade or bought from the store.

What temperature should I bake the cookies at?

Cook the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-13 minutes.

How long does the homemade raspberry jam last?

Homemade raspberry jam stays fresh in the fridge for up to two days.