Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 jar black raspberry jam
Sugared Black Raspberry Tea Cookies are a sweet and delicious twist to traditional cookies. They are perfect for serving as an afternoon snack or for entertaining guests on special occasions. The sweet flavor of black raspberry jam adds a unique flavor dimension to the cookies, making them perfect to pair with tea or coffee. These cookies are easy to make and perfect for novice bakers or experienced bakers looking to try something new. The addition of cornstarch in the recipe provides a shortbread-like quality to the cookies, complementing the flavor of black raspberry jam.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2.Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in 1/3 cup white sugar, vanilla, and milk.
3.In another bowl, mix flour and cornstarch together; add to butter mixture and mix until well blended.
4.Stir in chocolate chips.
5.Form into balls and roll in remaining 3 tablespoons white sugar.
6.Place on cookie sheets.
7.Make a deep indentation in the center of each cookie with your thumb or finger.
8.Fill each indentation with a small spoonful of raspberry preserves.
9.Bake until lightly browned, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

PROS

Sugared Black Raspberry Tea Cookies are soft on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside with mild sweetness.

They are easy to make and provide a unique twist to traditional cookies.

CONS

These cookies are high in sugar content, and may not be suitable for people with diabetes or other dietary restrictions.

They are also not recommended for those trying to reduce their calorie intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Black raspberries contain high levels of antioxidants and have been shown to promote anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer benefits.
Adding black raspberry jam to the cookies balance the sweetness and provides nutritional benefits.

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