Merry Berry Cookies Recipes

MARY BERRY'S 3-INGREDIENT FORK COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350*F/ 180*C/ gas mark 4. Butter a very large baking tray. Alternately line it with a silicone sheet or some baking paper.
• Measure the butter into a bowl and slowly beat in the sugar using an electric hand mixer. Once it is incorporated slowly beat in the flour. Using your hands, lightly knead the dough until it is totally smooth and brought together. (5 or 6 times)
• Break off walnut sized pieces of the dough and shape into 16 even round balls.
• Place at least 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Use a fork to lightly press the balls down to flatten somewhat.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until a pale golden brown.
• Scoop off the baking sheet onto a wire rack to cool completely.
• Store in an airtight container.

MERRY BERRY COOKIES

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large microwave safe bowl.
• Add the sugar and mix thoroughly. Let the bowl sit on the counter while you do the next step.
• Melt the jam in the microwave or in a saucepan over low heat. Once it's the consistency of syrup, mix it in with the butter and sugar.
• Add the eggs, baking soda, and salt, stirring after each addition.
• Add the flour and mix thoroughly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. (Overnight is even better.).
• When your ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees, rack in the middle position.
• Roll the chilled dough into small walnut-sized balls with your hands.
• Put 1/3 cup sugar in a small bowl and roll the balls in it.
• Place them on a greased standard-sized cookie sheet, 12 cookies per sheet.
• Flatten the dough balls with a greased spatula.
• Make a small indentation with your thumb or index finger in the center of each cookie. Fill the indentation with about 1/8 teaspoon of jam.
• Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees.
• Let them cool for minutes on the cookie sheet, and then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling.