Tasty Vampire Bite Cookies Recipe Easy Homemade Cherry Jam Filling
Delicious buttery cookies filled with sweet cherry jam, perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion. These tender, crumbly cookies feature charming vampire bite ‘fang’ marks and a luscious jam center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour (can substitute half with almond flour for a nutty twist)
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (160g) cherry jam or preserves (homemade or high-quality store-bought)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed or folding with a wooden spoon just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface or silicone mat, roll the dough to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness.
- Use a 2-inch (5 cm) round cookie cutter to cut out circles.
- Make two small diagonal ‘fang’ cuts on the edges of each cookie using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors.
- Place about ½ teaspoon of cherry jam in the center of half the cookies. Moisten the edges lightly with water.
- Sandwich the jam-filled cookies with the remaining cookies, pressing edges gently to seal without squeezing out the filling.
- Arrange cookies about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use softened butter, not melted, for best texture. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading. Use kitchen scissors for cleaner ‘fang’ cuts. If jam is too runny, gently heat to thicken before filling. Baking time may vary by oven; start checking at 12 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
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