Clotted Cream Strawberry Cookies (Printable)

Buttery cookies filled with clotted cream and strawberry jam, perfect for a British teatime indulgence.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Deliciously tender and buttery cookies that melt in your mouth.
  • The perfect balance of creamy clotted cream and sweet strawberry jam.
  • Simple and quick to prepare, ideal for beginner bakers.
  • Authentically British treat that elevates any teatime experience.
02 -
  • Chill the dough briefly if it becomes too soft to handle easily.
  • Use a teaspoon or small scoop to evenly portion the clotted cream and jam fillings.
  • Bake on the middle rack of your oven for even heat distribution.
  • Check cookies at 13 minutes to avoid overbaking and keep them tender.
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