Clotted Cream Strawberry Cookies (Print View)

Buttery, tender cookies with clotted cream and strawberry jam, perfect for a sweet teatime treat.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 large egg yolk
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Fillings

07 - 1/2 cup clotted cream
08 - 1/3 cup strawberry jam

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
05 - Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
06 - Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
07 - Use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to make a deep indentation in the center of each ball.
08 - Fill each indentation with approximately 1/2 teaspoon clotted cream, then top with 1/4 teaspoon strawberry jam.
09 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
10 - Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple enough for beginner bakers but elegant enough to serve at a special occasion
  • Requires only basic pantry ingredients plus clotted cream and jam
  • Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish
  • The combination of buttery cookie, rich cream, and fruity jam is absolutely irresistible
  • Perfect for afternoon tea, bridal showers, or holiday cookie trays
02 -
  • Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it becomes too soft to handle while rolling
  • Use a small measuring spoon to ensure consistent filling amounts in each cookie
  • Don't overbake—remove cookies when edges are just lightly golden for the softest texture
  • Add the clotted cream first, then the jam, to prevent the jam from overwhelming the delicate cream flavor
  • Double the recipe easily for larger gatherings or gift-giving
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