Jam Drops

Step 1

Preheat oven to 170 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Grease and line two baking trays with baking paper.

Step 2

Beat the sugar and softened butter with electric beaters or a stand mixer until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Add the egg and continue to mix until combined.

Step 4

Sift in the plain flour and baking powder. Stir gently to combine.

Step 5

Roll the mixture into small balls (2 teaspoons of mixture per ball).

Step 6

Place the cookie balls onto the baking trays and use the tip of your little finger to create an indent in the middle that goes apprximately one-third to one-half of the way down).

Step 7

Place a very small (TINY!) amount of jam into each indent.

Step 8

Place the trays into the fridge and chill for 30 minutes.

Step 9

Bake the cookies for approximately 10 minutes or until lightly golden.

Step 10

Leave the cookies on the baking trays for 10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Preheat oven to 170 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Grease and line two baking trays with baking paper.

Step 12

Cream the butter and sugar for 20 seconds, Speed Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat for a further 20 seconds, Speed 4.

Step 13

Add egg and mix for 10 seconds, Speed 4.

Step 14

Add flour and baking powder and mix for 20 seconds, Speed 5.

Step 15

Roll the mixture into small balls (2 teaspoons of mixture per ball).

Step 16

Place the cookie balls onto the baking trays and use the tip of your little finger to create an indent in the middle that goes apprximately one-third to one-half of the way down).

Step 17

Place a very small (TINY!) amount of jam into each indent.

Step 18

Place the trays into the fridge and chill for 30 minutes.

Step 19

Bake the cookies for approximately 10 minutes or until lightly golden.

Step 20

Leave the cookies on the baking trays for 10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.