Some people love a fruit dessert, others not so much. I generally fall into the latter category, but I will take exception with these bars. I mean, let’s be honest…they are mostly a buttery shortbread with a quick spread of strawberry jam on the inside…so we’re not talking health food. But that tartness from the strawberries is the perfect compliment to the cookie base. This time of year thumbprint cookies are everywhere…and while I enjoy them, this recipe is a HUGE time saver. Bake everything in one pan and bing-bang-boom you’re done. I’m sorry for saying bing-bang-boom. I am always about a bar cookie and this one is no different. Plus, I don’t use a mixer when I make these, so less mess to clean up! Just whisk together the dry ingredients… And then add in your butter, egg and vanilla… I know that picture looks all civilized with the pastry cutter, but full disclosure I usually just get right in there with my hands. Press half of the dough into a pan and top with strawberry jam. And in advance yes, you can use other flavors of jam and no, you can’t use fresh fruit. Oh so pretty… Now top it with the extra dough… Bake it up until it’s lightly golden and the jam is bubbly. Go ahead and let them cool completely and drizzle with a simple sugar glaze if you want! The recipe for the glaze uses heavy cream. Yes, you can use milk instead but start with just one tablespoon of milk as it is thinner than cream! These are a stunner, but so simple. Enjoy! Save
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