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Two-Tiered Cookies with Jam

Delightful two-tiered cookies featuring buttery cookies with poppy seeds and jam, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 250 g unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature
  • 200 g sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 100 g poppy seeds
Toppings
  • 200 g marzipan Roll and cut into shapes to fit cookies
  • 1 jar jam (e.g., apricot jam) Different flavors like raspberry or strawberry can also be used
  • Powdered sugar for dusting Dust the finished cookies before serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Gradually add in the eggs, mixing well after each addition to ensure everything is well combined.
  4. Gently fold in the flour and poppy seeds until the dough comes together.
Baking
  1. Fill a pastry bag with the cookie dough and pipe small mounds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are a light golden color.
  3. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Assembly
  1. Once cooled, roll out the marzipan and cut it into shapes to fit the cookies.
  2. Spread a teaspoon of jam on top of the marzipan layer and then cover with a second cookie.
  3. Dust the top of the finished two-tiered cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

These cookies can be served at afternoon tea, birthday parties, or as a sweet surprise. They pair beautifully with tea or coffee. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for several days, or freeze baked cookies (without jam) and assemble later.