Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients, including the flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Mix all these ingredients together until they are well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients, including the butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, to the bowl containing the dry ingredients. Use a hand mixer to beat the mixture for approximately 3 to 4 minutes, ensuring that all the ingredients are well incorporated. Then, take a spatula and knead the dough for about a minute or two until it becomes sticky and forms a unified dough.
- Once the dough is mixed and formed into a cohesive mass, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out. Place the wrapped dough in the refrigerator and let it chill for a minimum of one hour. This chilling time will allow the dough to firm up, making it easier to handle and shape later on.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll out the dough to a thickness of about ¼ inch. Using a medium-sized round cookie cutter measuring approximately 2½ inches in diameter, cut out circles from the rolled dough.
- Transfer the cut-out circles onto cookie sheets lined with parchment paper, making sure to leave about 1 inch of space between each cookie. In the center of each circle, place a teaspoon of your desired jam filling. Then, gently lift the sides of the circle and pinch the tops together, leaving the ends open. Fold the pinched side down towards the left or right side of the cookie, creating a decorative shape.
- Place the prepared cookies in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely. Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for an added touch of sweetness.