Quick, tender and delicious Lenten cookies, made with jam and hot water, ready in just 15 minutes.

 Quick, tender and delicious Lenten cookies, made with jam and hot water, ready in just 15 minutes.

Warm, tender and aromatic cakes, perfect for those times when you want a quick and tasty dessert. With hot water and jam – just like grandma's!

Ingredients needed (120 ml cup)
1 sachet of vanilla sugar (8 g)
1 cup of hot water (120 ml)
1 cup of oil tea (120 ml)
280 g flour
1 sachet of baking powder (10 g)
For the filling:
50 g jam, of your choice
100 g powdered sugar – for rolling
Baking temperature: 200°C | Time: 15 minutes

Step-by-step preparation method
1. Preparation of the composition
In a deep bowl, mix the hot water , oil , and vanilla sugar until completely dissolved.

2. Forming the dough
Add half of the flour and mix with a spoon. Gradually incorporate the remaining flour, kneading by hand until you obtain a soft, smooth and non-sticky dough , easy to shape.

3. Cake modeling
Break off pieces of dough and flatten them in your palm. Put a little jam in the middle and close them, shaping them into balls. Place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

4. Baking
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 15 minutes , until golden and tender.

5. Completion
While they are still warm or hot, roll them in powdered sugar for extra flavor and an appetizing appearance.

Useful tips:
You can use any jam you prefer: apricot, plum, cherry or berry.
These cookies stay tender the next day if they are placed in an airtight container.
For extra flavor, add a little grated lemon or orange peel to the dough.
Conclusion
These quick fasting cookies with jam are the perfect dessert for those times when you want something simple, tasty and aromatic. Just like grandma's, tender, warm and ready in just 15 minutes!

Enjoy your meal and have fun cooking!