If you have a sweet tooth like us, these delicate and airy confections will surely delight your taste buds. But what sets these meringue cookies with jam filling apart from other sweet treats? The perfect combination of crisp exterior, fluffy interior, and a surprise filling makes them truly irresistible.
With just a handful of ingredients, including some pantry staples, you can create these elegant and delectable cookies in no time.
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Why You Will Love These Jam Filled Meringue Cookies
They are perfect for any occasion – from afternoon tea to special celebrations. And the best part? You can customize the flavor by choosing your favorite jam or preserve.
But what makes these cookies even more special is their unique texture and taste. The crisp and delicate meringue shell gives way to a burst of fruity jam, creating a deliciously satisfying contrast. Plus, with the addition of vanilla extract, these cookies have a luxurious flavor that elevates them to a whole new level of deliciousness.
What Is Meringue?
These cookies are made primarily from egg whites and sugar, whipped together until stiff peaks form. This creates a light and airy mixture that is then baked at a low temperature to create their signature crisp exterior. Meringues have been around for centuries and are believed to have originated in Switzerland in the 17th century. Today, they are enjoyed all over the world in a variety of forms – from pies and cakes to small bites like our jam filled meringue cookies.
Ingredients for Meringue Cookies with Jam Filling
- 280g flour
- 50g granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 200g butter, at room temperature
For Egg White Mixture
- 3 egg whites
- 180g granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla sugar
A Fun And Easy Baking Project
We hope this post has inspired you to try your hand at making these delightful jam filled meringue cookies. Not only are they a delicious addition to any dessert table, but they also make for a fun and easy baking project. So why not gather your ingredients and give them a try? Trust us, one bite of these cookies and you’ll be hooked!
Meringue Cookies with Strawberry Jam Recipe
Ingredients
- 280 g flour
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 200 g butter at room temperature
For Egg White Mixture
- 3 egg whites
- 180 g granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla sugar
Instructions
- Work the butter, sugar and flour together with a mixer.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla sugar and continue mixing.
- Mix until all combined.
- Remove from the mixing bowl and knead by hand to form one solid shape.
- Transfer dough to a plastic bag and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, wash and dry the mixing bowl well.
- Add 3 egg whites with a pinch of salt and mix on medium speed for 7 minutes.
- When bubbles start to form, gradually add sugar (spoonful by spoonful).
- Continue mixing until egg white peaks.
- Remove dough from fridge and bag and place on parchment paper.
- Begin rolling with a rolling pin. Works best with another sheet of parchment paper on top.
- Roll until 5mm thickness.
- Preheat the oven to 320F.
- Use a round cookie cutter about 1” diameter.
- Dip the edges of the cutter in four and cut rolled out dough.
- Transfer circle shapes onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 7-10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven.
- Add egg white mixture into a piping bag and squeeze out the mixture onto each of the baked circles.
- Put back in the oven to bake for another 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Spread a layer of jam (such as strawberry or peach jam) on the flat side and stick flat ends together to form the complete cookie.
More Desserts with Jam
- Jam Filled Cookie Rolls
- Jam Filled Linzer Cookie
- Peach and Walnut Dessert Squares
- Croatian Kiflice (Jam Filled Crescent Cookies)
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