
Jam jam cookies
A classic Canadian dessert from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.
Origin
Categorized as Canadian Dessert in TheMealDB. Original source: https://canadianfoodfocus.org/recipes/jam-jam-cookies/#recipe
Ingredients
- 1Egg
- 1 cupButter
- 1 cupSugar
- 1/2 cupMolasses
- 1 tspVanilla
- 2 tspBaking Powder
- 3 tablespoonsWater
- 2 tablespoonsBaking Powder
- 1 tspCinnamon
- 2 tspSalt
- 4 cupsFlour
- 2 cupsJam
Instructions
- 01
Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 02
In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, white sugar and egg until combined, then add the molasses and vanilla and mix until smooth.
- 03
Once combined, add the baking soda water mixture and mix for another minute to combine.
- 04
Combine dry ingredients; mix baking powder, cinnamon, flour and salt in a separate bowl then add to the wet ingredients a little at a time, mixing on low until fully combined and scraping down the sides to ensure everything is incorporated. The dough should be easily shaped.
- 05
Portion dough with a small spoon, roll them into balls and place them on the lined cookie sheet, press them into flat discs using a floured glass or your moistened palm.
- 06
Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 mins. Remove from the oven and let them cool for at least 10 minutes.
- 07
Once cooled the cookie sandwiches by spreading at least two teaspoons of your favourite jam between the two cookies. Repeat and enjoy with a cup of tea.





