Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Global
These Fairy Dust Sugar Cookies Surprise are not your ordinary sugar cookies. They are infused with a hint of magical flavor, and each cookie contains a surprise fruity filling, adding an element of fun and whimsy to your cookie platter.
TIME
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
SERVINGS
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120 per cookie
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Assorted fruity jams (strawberry, raspberry, apricot, etc.)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar together. Set aside.
- 3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- 4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- 5. Scoop out tablespoon-sized pieces of dough, and form them into balls. Use your thumb to press an indentation into each ball to create a well for the filling.
- 6. Fill each well with a small amount of the assorted fruity jams.
- 7. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8. Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for a magical finish.
Cooking Notes
- Feel free to experiment with different flavored jams for a variety of surprises in the cookies.
Beer, Wine, Cocktail Pairings
- Beer Pairing: A light, fruity wheat beer would complement the sweet and fruity flavors of these cookies.
- Wine Pairing: Serve with a glass of Moscato or Riesling to balance the sweetness of the cookies.
- Cocktail Pairing: A simple and refreshing option would be a Sparkling Citrus Spritzer made with sparkling water, a splash of citrus juice, and a touch of sweetness from simple syrup.
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