Smiley Face Jam Cookies

I got these super cute cookie cutters as a gift recently. I was really pleased as I'd been debating about buying them for myself. I've used them twice now and I'm sure I'll get a lot more use out of them! I used a simple sugar cookie recipe and sandwiched the cookies with jam. I thought of making a buttercream filling as well but ran out of time. 

The cookie cutters are really easy to use and make perfect smiley faces :) My tips are to chill the cooking dough before rolling and cutting then chilling them again before baking to prevent spreading of cookies when baking. I didn't chill the first round and the cookies expanded quite a bit and filled up the gaps of the face. It only needs 10-15 minutes in the fridge. 

 I had fun with the cookie cutters. I used an offset spatula to lift the cookies on to the baking tray. 

 ready to go in the oven 

 boxed and ready to go 

Sugar cookies

125g butter

125g caster sugar

1 egg

2-4 teaspoon vanilla extract

250g plain flour

• Preheat the oven to 175C.
• Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
• Add in the egg and vanilla extract.
• Finally stir in flour and mix well. 
• Knead dough until smooth, wrap in cling film and chill for about 20-30 minutes. 
• Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut using cookie cutters. 
• Place on a baking tray and chill briefly for 10-15 minutes.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
• Allow to cool completely. 
• Sandwich the cookies with jam or a filling of your choice.