Cherry Jewel Box Cookies
Delight in the vibrant flavors and eye-catching appearance of these Cherry Jewel Box Cookies! These bite-sized treats feature a buttery cookie base filled with luscious cherry preserves, making them perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a sweet snack on any occasion. The simple, yet elegant design allows each cookie to shine like a precious jewel, inviting all to take a bite. With their delightful taste and beautiful presentation, these cookies are sure to be a hit with friends and family alike. Follow this easy recipe to create a batch of cookies that will bring joy and sweetness to your dessert table.
72
Servings
27
Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 cup plus 2 tbsps (measured)
Sugar
1/3 cup (granulated)
Butter
1/2 cup (softened)
Egg yolk
1 large (beaten)
Vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon (pure)
Smucker's® Cherry Preserves
1/4 cup (or your favorite jam or preserves)
Instructions
1
In a large bowl, combine the flour and sugar, mixing well. Cut in softened butter using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2
Add the beaten egg yolk and vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir until the dough begins to come together. If needed, use your hands to knead the dough gently until smooth.
3
Shape the dough into small balls, using about half a teaspoon for each cookie. Place the balls about 1 inch apart on a cookie sheet. Using your thumb or the back of a teaspoon, make a small indentation in the center of each ball.
4
Chill the formed cookie dough for 20 minutes in the refrigerator to help maintain their shape while baking.
5
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Fill each chilled cookie indentation with a scant 1/4 teaspoon of cherry preserves or your preferred jam.
6
Bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until the cookies are just golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
7
For an extra touch of elegance, consider rolling the cookie dough balls in coarse sugar crystals before chilling. This adds a delightful sparkle to the cookies.
Nutrition Information
1g
Fat
4g
Carbs
0.25g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Cherry Jewel Box Cookies?
Cherry Jewel Box Cookies are bite-sized treats featuring a buttery cookie base filled with luscious cherry preserves, designed to look like small, precious jewels.
What kind of flour is recommended for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour.
How much sugar do I need to make these cookies?
You will need 1/3 cup of granulated sugar for the dough.
What type of butter should be used?
Use 1/2 cup of softened butter to ensure it can be easily cut into the flour mixture.
Do I use a whole egg for the dough?
No, this recipe specifically requires only one large, beaten egg yolk.
How much vanilla extract is included?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
What type of preserves are best for the filling?
Smucker's Cherry Preserves are recommended, though you can use any of your favorite jams or preserves.
How do I mix the butter into the flour and sugar?
Cut the softened butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
What should I do if the dough doesn't come together by stirring?
If needed, you can use your hands to gently knead the dough until it becomes smooth.
How large should each cookie dough ball be?
Each dough ball should be shaped using about half a teaspoon of dough.
How far apart should I place the cookies on the baking sheet?
Place the dough balls about 1 inch apart on the cookie sheet.
How do I create the space for the jam?
Use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to make a small indentation in the center of each dough ball.
Why must the dough be chilled before baking?
Chilling the dough for 20 minutes helps the cookies maintain their shape while they bake.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
How much jam goes into each cookie indentation?
Fill each indentation with a scant 1/4 teaspoon of cherry preserves.
How long do Cherry Jewel Box Cookies take to bake?
Bake the cookies for 11 to 13 minutes.
How can I tell when the cookies are done?
The cookies are finished when they are just golden around the edges.
What is the best way to cool these cookies?
Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
How can I make the cookies look more elegant?
You can roll the dough balls in coarse sugar crystals before chilling to give them a delightful sparkle.
How many cookies does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes approximately 72 cookies.
What is the calorie count per cookie?
Each cookie contains about 27 calories.
How much fat is in one cookie?
There is 1 gram of fat per cookie.
What is the carbohydrate content per serving?
Each cookie has 4 grams of carbohydrates.
How much protein is in these cookies?
Each cookie provides 0.25 grams of protein.
Are these cookies suitable for a party?
Yes, their beautiful presentation and bite-sized nature make them perfect for gatherings and party snacks.
What category of food is this recipe?
This recipe is categorized as a Dessert.
What are some tags associated with this recipe?
Tags include cookies, dessert, cherry cookies, jewel box cookies, and easy baking.
Is there any fiber in these cookies?
The nutritional data indicates the fiber content is null or negligible.
Can I use a pastry blender for this recipe?
Yes, a pastry blender is recommended for cutting the butter into the flour and sugar.
What makes these cookies 'Jewel Box' cookies?
The name comes from their elegant design where the colorful cherry preserves shine like precious jewels inside a buttery cookie base.