Austrian Jam Cookies

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This recipe belonged to my mother. It is one the many cookies from her Christmas cookie collection.

Submitted by Carol
Updated on October 22, 2024
Round Austrian jam cookies rolled in nuts
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Servings:
36
Yield:
3 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • ½ cup butter

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 egg yolk

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ⅔ cup chopped almonds

  • 1 cup raspberry jam

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the vanilla and egg yolk; mix until fluffy. Stir in the flour, and refrigerate dough for 2 hours.

  2. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F ( 150 degrees C ). Grease cookie sheets.

  3. Measure out the dough by teaspoonfuls, and roll into balls. Dip the balls into chopped almonds and set on the prepared cookie sheet 1 inch apart. With a finger, make an indention in each cookie, fill the indention up with jam using a teaspoon or a pastry bag. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, cookies should be golden brown. Remove from pan after baking to cool on a wire rack.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

88 Calories
4g Fat
13g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 88
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 19mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 1g 2%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 20mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.