Jam/Jelly Filled Butter Cookies Recipe

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Jam/Jelly Filled Butter Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup jam or 1/2 cup jelly

Directions:

  1. IF USING SELF-RISING FLOUR REDUCE THE BAKING SODA TO 1/4 TEASPOON AND OMIT THE SALT.
  2. Beat together the shortening and butter.
  3. Beat in sugars well, then beat in the egg.
  4. Add the dry ingredients, and mix well.
  5. Shape the dough into two rolls 1 1/4 in diameter, sealing well in waxed paper.
  6. Refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight.
  7. Heat oven to 400°F.
  8. Slice dough into 1/8 thick disks.
  9. Put 1/2 teaspoon of jam/jelly on half the slices, keep it in the center of the disk.
  10. Top each disk with another slice and bake. You can sprinkle these with sugar for a crunchier cookie (optional).
  11. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes.
  12. Store in an air tight container once the cookies have cooled.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 114.72 Kcal (480 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.62g 9%
Cholesterol 11.33mg 4%
Sodium 86.66mg 4%
Potassium 20.19mg 0%
Total Carbs 14.99g 5%
Sugars 6.77g 27%
Dietary Fiber 0.33g 1%
Protein 1.15g 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 6.4mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 438.46 Kcal (1836 kJ)
Calories from fat 193.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.47g 9%
Cholesterol 43.28mg 4%
Sodium 331.21mg 4%
Potassium 77.17mg 0%
Total Carbs 57.31g 5%
Sugars 25.89g 27%
Dietary Fiber 1.26g 1%
Protein 4.38g 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 1%
Calcium 24.3mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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