Jammie Dodgers

The beloved British Jammie Dodgers gets a little glow-up with a delicate doily pattern, adding charm to this buttery, jam-filled classic. Crisp yet tender, these biscuits melt in your mouth, with a fruity jam fillings that makes them irresistible. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a homemade gift, this recipe brings a touch of elegance to a nostalgic favorite.

Ingredients:

- 150g butter, at room temperature

- 125g icing sugar

- 1 large egg

- 2 tablespoons golden syrup (or honey)

- 1tsp vanilla paste

- 450g flour

- 150g raspberry jam (or your preferred jam)

Instructions :

Using a standmixer -

1. Prepare the Dough:

- Sift the flour and set aside.

- Beat the butter until creamy, then add the icing sugar and continue mixing until fully combined.

- Add the lightly beaten egg, vanilla paste, and golden syrup, mixing until well incorporated.

- At low speed, gradually add the sifted flour and mix until just combined.

2. Roll and Chill:

- Divide the dough into two portions.

- Roll out each portion between two sheets of baking paper to approximately 0.5 cm thick.

- Refrigerate for at least two hours or freeze for 15 minutes.

3. Cut the Cookies:

- Using a round cookie cutter, cut out an even number of cookies.

- For half of the cookies, use a mini fondant cutter shapes to create a decorative cut-out. Other tools like piping tips or toothpicks can be used to create the doily effect.

- Place the cut cookies onto a lined baking tray and refreeze for 15 minutes to help maintain their shape.

4. Bake:

- Preheat the oven to 170°C

- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

- Allow the cookies to rest on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

5. Assemble the Jammie Dodgers:

- Spread a small amount of jam on the plain (non-cutout) cookies.

- Gently press a decorative cutout cookie on top to create a sandwich.

- Let the jam set before serving.

Enjoy your homemade Jammie Dodgers!

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