Clotted Cream Strawberry Jam Cookies (Printable view)

Tender buttery cookies filled with clotted cream and strawberry jam for a classic teatime indulgence.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 large egg yolk
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Fillings

07 - 1/2 cup clotted cream
08 - 1/3 cup strawberry jam

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Beat in egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
05 - Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
06 - Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
07 - Use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to make a deep indentation in the center of each dough ball.
08 - Fill each indentation with approximately 1/2 teaspoon clotted cream, then top with 1/4 teaspoon strawberry jam.
09 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
10 - Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple ingredients that create an elegant result perfect for teatime
  • Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish
  • The combination of clotted cream and strawberry jam is a classic British pairing
  • Beautiful presentation with minimal effort—they look as good as they taste
  • Perfect for gifting, parties, or enjoying with a cup of hot tea
02 -
  • Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it becomes too soft to handle
  • Use a small measuring spoon to portion the fillings evenly for consistent results
  • Don't skip the cooling time on the baking sheet—it helps the cookies set properly
  • Make the indentations deep enough; they'll puff up slightly during baking
  • For best results, use good quality strawberry jam with visible fruit pieces
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