Jam jam cookies
Traditional Canadian dessert featuring molasses-infused cookies with warm cinnamon, baked until lightly crisp and assembled into jam-filled sandwich cookies.
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F 177 °C · 350 °F · Gas 4 · Medium heat (180°C 180 °C · 356 °F · Gas 4 · Medium heat) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, white sugar and egg until combined, then add the molasses and vanilla and mix until smooth.
- 3
Once combined, add the baking soda water mixture and mix for another minute to combine.
- 4
Combine dry ingredients; mix baking powder, cinnamon, flour and salt in a separate bowl then add to the wet ingredients a little at a time, mixing on low until fully combined and scraping down the sides to ensure everything is incorporated.
- 5
The dough should be easily shaped.
- 6
Portion dough with a small spoon, roll them into balls and place them on the lined cookie sheet, press them into flat discs using a floured glass or your moistened palm.
- 7
Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 mins. Remove from the oven and let them cool for at least 10 minutes.
- 8
Once cooled, assemble the cookie sandwiches by spreading at least two teaspoons of jam between the two cookies. Repeat and enjoy with a cup of tea.
