Jam jam cookies Recipe (Ready in 75 Min)

A crowd-pleasing Canadian dessert built around molasses and jam — roughly 75 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 8 steps.

You'll mainly reach for oven and mixer. At medium difficulty across 8 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.

How to make it

Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, white sugar and egg until combined, then add the molasses and vanilla and mix until smooth.
Once combined, add the baking soda water mixture and mix for another minute to combine.
Combine dry ingredients; mix baking powder, cinnamon, flour and salt in a separate bowl then add to the wet ingredients a little at a time, mixing on low until fully combined and scraping down the sides to ensure everything is incorporated.
The dough should be easily shaped.
Portion dough with a small spoon, roll them into balls and place them on the lined cookie sheet, press them into flat discs using a floured glass or your moistened palm.
Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 mins. Remove from the oven and let them cool for at least 10 minutes.
Once cooled the cookie sandwiches by spreading at least two teaspoons of your favourite jam between the two cookies. Repeat and enjoy with a cup of tea.

You'll use: Oven · Mixer · Baking sheet

Tips & common questions

How long does Jam jam cookies take to make?

About 75 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 8 steps and 12 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

What can I use instead of butter?

Try olive oil (¾ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

Is Jam jam cookies vegetarian?

Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.