Can you say, Yummm??
This is from the super fun, super easy, super frugal-friendly recipes over at Mr. Food! I’m such a fan of the Mr. Food cookbooks, that’s definitely my style of cooking – simple and quick! I’ll share some ways to get bunches of his recipes FREE in a minute, but first – lets get to the important part of the post, how to make these amazing cookies….
These bakery-worthy homemade sandwich-style Peek-a-Boo cookies have yummy jam that peeks out from holes in their sugar-coated tops. Whether you make ’em to enjoy at home or for a bake sale, these will go fast!
Peek-a-Boo Cookies
Makes: 4 dozen cookies
Cooking Time: 10 min
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup jam or preserves (see Options)
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, with an electric beater on medium speed, beat butter, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla, and salt until creamy. Gradually add flour, beating until well mixed. Cover and chill 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Divide dough into 4 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each piece to 1/8-inch thickness. Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles and place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Using a plastic drinking straw, randomly cut out circles of dough from half the cookies.
- Bake cookies 10 to 12 minutes, or until light golden. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Spread jam evenly over solid cookies. Sprinkle remaining cookies with confectioners’ sugar. Place the cookies with holes over the jam-topped cookies. Serve, or store in an airtight container.
Busy Mom Tips:
- In a hurry? Or, like me, and hate getting out a mixer? Use a refrigerated cookie dough instead!
- These cookies are delicious and adorable! Try putting out a plate of these along with mugs of steaming cider. Mmmm…..
- Any flavor jam can be used, but we like to use an assortment so there are different colors peeking through the holes in the cookies.
- You can also make these with frosting, chocolate syrup, caramel sundae topping… Get creative!
Love it?
Super simple, super yummy, and they are just so cute and fun – perfect for holiday entertaining, or to give as gifts.
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