Blueberry Jam Sandwich Cookies
Blueberry Jam Sandwich Cookies is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Combine blueberries, fruit pectin, and butter in large nonstick skillet.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCombine blueberries, fruit pectin, and butter in large nonstick skillet.
Stir constantly over medium-high heat until mixture boils.
Add sugar and return to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Boil until mixture is reduced to 1 1/3 cups, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Transfer mixture to small glass bowl; cover and chill until jam is cold, at least 6 hours (jam will thicken slightly while chilling).
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead.
Keep chilled.
Using electric mixer, beat butter, 1 cup sugar, lemon peel, and salt in large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add yolks and beat until blended.
Add flour in 2 additions, beating just until blended after each addition.
Gather dough together; divide in half.
Place 1 dough half on sheet of waxed paper or parchment paper.
Form dough into 1 1/2-inch-wide square or round log; smooth with dampened fingers.
Wrap log in waxed paper.
Repeat with second dough half.
Chill dough until firm, at least 4 hours.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.
Keep chilled.
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F.
Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with silicone baking mats, smooth side up, or parchment paper.
Cut dough logs into scant 1/4-inch-thick squares or rounds.
Arrange on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
Sprinkle half of dough squares or rounds generously with raw sugar (leave remaining plain).
Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until edges are light golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
Transfer cookies to rack and cool completely.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead.
Store airtight at room temperature.
Just before serving, spread 1 generous teaspoon jam over bottom (flat side) of each plain (not sugared) cookie.
Top each with sugared cookie, sugared side up, and serve.
Also called turbinado or demerara sugar; available at most supermarkets and at natural foods stores.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.