Irresistible Empire Cookies
Classic Canadian Empire Cookies filled with raspberry jam and topped with sweet glaze and cherries. Perfect for cozy family treats.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Filling & Glaze
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp almond extract optional
- Maraschino cherries halved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut out circles and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Spread raspberry jam on the bottom of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies.
- Mix icing sugar, milk, and almond extract to make glaze. Spoon glaze onto cookies and top with half a cherry.
Notes
You can use any preferred jam for the filling, and skip the almond extract if desired.