Clotted Cream Strawberry Cookies (Printer View)

Buttery cookies with luscious clotted cream and sweet strawberry jam, perfect for teatime indulgence.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 large egg yolk
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Fillings

07 - 1/2 cup clotted cream
08 - 1/3 cup strawberry jam

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
05 - Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
06 - Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
07 - Use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to make a deep indentation in the center of each ball.
08 - Fill each indentation with approximately 1/2 teaspoon clotted cream, then top with 1/4 teaspoon strawberry jam.
09 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
10 - Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple ingredients you likely already have on hand
  • Tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture that rivals any bakery cookie
  • Beautiful presentation with minimal effort—perfect for gifting
  • A unique twist on traditional thumbprint cookies with a British flair
  • Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish
  • Customizable with different jams and cream substitutes
02 -
  • Make the indentations deep—they'll puff slightly as the cookies bake
  • Use a small measuring spoon to portion the fillings for consistent, professional-looking results
  • Don't overbake—remove the cookies when edges are just lightly golden for the most tender texture
  • Let cookies cool completely before storing to prevent the filling from becoming runny
  • For easier cleanup, use parchment paper rather than greasing the baking sheets
  • Double the batch and freeze unfilled baked cookies for up to 2 months; add filling just before serving
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