Jelly Filled Cookies: Soft Or Crispy? (Tips for Baking The Best Kind)

Okay, guys, let me tell you about the adventure I had making jelly-filled cookies. It was a wild ride, let me tell you!

First off, I gathered all my ingredients. I’m talking about the usual suspects: butter, sugar, flour, eggs, and of course, the star of the show – jelly! I opted for my favorite raspberry jelly, but you do you, you know? Any flavor will work as long as you like it!

Jelly Filled Cookies: Soft Or Crispy? (Tips for Baking The Best Kind)

The first step was creaming together the butter and sugar. Now, I’ve learned the hard way that you gotta make sure that butter is softened. I left it out on the counter for a while until it was nice and soft. Then I beat it together with the sugar until it was all light and fluffy. This is apparently the secret to getting a lighter, softer cookie, so don’t skip this step!

  • Mix in the dry stuff. Flour, a pinch of salt, the usual. I added it in slowly while mixing on low speed. Gotta be careful not to overmix at this point.
  • Chill the dough. I wrapped it in plastic wrap and popped it in the fridge for like, an hour. This helps the dough firm up so it’s easier to work with.
  • Roll it out. I floured my countertop and rolled out the dough to about a quarter-inch thick. Then I used a round cookie cutter to make the shapes.
  • Jelly time! I placed a small dollop of that delicious raspberry jelly right in the center of each cookie. Then I folded them in half, pinching the edges together to seal them.
  • Bake ’em up! I popped them in the oven at 350 degrees for about 12-15 minutes. You want them to be golden brown around the edges.

Now, here’s the thing about cookies – they might seem a little soft when they first come out of the oven, but they firm up as they cool. So, I let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

The Verdict

These jelly-filled cookies turned out pretty darn good! They were crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and that tangy raspberry jelly was just chef’s kiss. It was a bit of work, but totally worth it. If you’re looking for a fun baking project, give these a try! Just remember to have fun and don’t sweat the small stuff. It’s all about the journey, right?

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