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    Create Bake Make / Biscuits and Cookies / Jam Drops |A Classic and Easy Biscuit Recipe

    Jam Drops |A Classic and Easy Biscuit Recipe

    Published: Feb 3, 2021 · Modified: Feb 17, 2021 by Lauren Matheson ·

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    This classic Raspberry Jam Drops recipe is just like the one I grew up with. These biscuits are made with a simple egg free dough and they also contain custard powder for a delicious hint of sweetness.

    jam drop biscuits on marble benchtop

    These easy biscuits are the perfect recipe to enjoy with you morning tea and coffee and they are also great in the kids lunch boxes too. This recipe can easily be doubled and you can freeze these biscuits – find more freezer friendly snack recipes here.

    jam drops biscuit on benchtop

    Jam Drops Ingredients

    To make these biscuits, you will need just a few simple ingredients:

    • Butter – at room temperature
    • Self-raising Flour
    • Caster Sugar
    • Custard Powder
    • Vanilla Extract – you can also use vanilla essence
    • Milk
    • Raspberry Jam

    Can you use other flavours of Jam for this recipe?

    Yes, you most certainly can! These biscuits are also delicious made with Apricot or Strawberry Jam. You can even use Marmalade or Lemon Curd if you prefer.

    jam biscuits on baking rack

    How to Make Jam Drops:

    There are just a few simple steps for putting this Jam Drops recipe together:

    Step 1. Combine the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.

    Step 2. Add the milk and vanilla extract and mix through.

    Step 3. With your mixer on a low speed, add the self raising flour and custard powder and mix until a dough forms.

    Step 4. Use a teaspoon to scoop up the dough and roll into balls. Place onto a baking tray.

    Step 5. Make a small indent in the centre of each ball and place a tiny amount of jam into it.

    Step 6. Bake!

    collage of steps to make jam drops

    Tips for the BEST Jam Drops:

    • Don’t be tempted to flatten your dough, the mixture will flatten and spread while baking.
    • To make the indent in the middle of the dough, I use either my knuckle or the end of a wooden spoon.
    • It’s important to not add too much jam to the centre of the dough, you want to add just a small amount as otherwise it can bubble and spread while baking.
    • If you are making these biscuits in a hot climate, you can pop the dough into the fridge to chill for 20 minutes before rolling into balls.
    • For the biscuits pictured in this recipe, I used a teaspoon to scoop up heaped balls of dough.
    • If you wish to make larger biscuits (the cooking time will increase), you can use a tablespoon to scoop up the dough.
    • These biscuits can be frozen.
    • To store, place in an airtight container and enjoy within 7 days.
    three jam drop biscuits stacked

    Looking for more easy Classic Biscuit recpes? You might also enjoy:

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    jam drop biscuits on a benchtop

    Nan’s Jam Drops Recipe

    Lauren
    This classic Raspberry Jam Drops recipe is just like the one I grew up with. These biscuits are made with a simple egg free dough and they also contain custard powder for a delicious hint of sweetness.
    4.69 from 22 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Snacks
    Cuisine Australian
    Servings 24 biscuits
    Calories 44 kcal

    Equipment

    • Baking Trays
    • Electric Mixer

    Ingredients
      

    • 80 grams butter softened
    • ⅓ cup caster sugar 80 grams
    • 2 tablespoons milk 30 grams
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup self raising flour 150 grams
    • ⅓ cup custard powder 50 grams
    • ¼ cup raspberry jam

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced) and line two baking trays with baking paper.
    • Place the softened butter and sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer and beat together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
    • Add the milk and vanilla essence and continue to beat until combined.
    • Add the sifted flour and custard powder to the bowl and on a low speed, mix together until a soft dough forms.
      dough for jam drop biscuits
    • Roll heaped tablespoons of the mixture into balls and place them onto the baking trays.
    • Use the end of a wooden spoon or you knuckle to make an indent in the centre of the balls.
    • Fill each hole with a little bit of raspberry jam.
    • Place the baking trays into the oven and bake for 12 minutes.
      jam biscuits on baking rack
    • Carefully remove the trays from the oven and allow the Jam Drops to cool on the trays for 5 minutes before carefully transferring to a wire rack to cool completely

    Thermomix Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced) and line two baking trays with baking paper.
    • Place the butter and caster sugar into your Thermomix bowl and mix for 30 seconds, speed 3.
    • Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix for a further 30 seconds, speed 3.5.
    • Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the milk, vanilla extract, self raising flour and custard powder. Mix for 10 seconds, speed 3.
    • Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix for a further 10 seconds, speed 3 until the dough comes together.
      dough for jam drop biscuits
    • Roll heaped tablespoons of the mixture into balls and place them onto the baking trays.
    • Use the end of a wooden spoon or you knuckle to make an indent in the centre of the balls.
    • Fill each hole with a little bit of raspberry jam.
    • Place the baking trays into the oven and bake for 12 minutes.
    • Carefully remove the trays from the oven and allow the Jam Drops to cool on the trays for 5 minutes before carefully transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
      jam biscuits on baking rack

    Notes

    • Don’t be tempted to flatten your dough, the mixture will flatten and spread while baking.
    • To make the indent in the middle of the dough, I use either my knuckle or the end of a wooden spoon.
    • It’s important to not add too much jam to the centre of the dough, you want to add just a small amount as otherwise it can bubble and spread while baking.
    • If you are making these biscuits in a hot climate, you can pop the dough into the fridge to chill for 20 minutes before rolling into balls.
    • For the biscuits pictured in this recipe, I used a teaspoon to scoop up heaped balls of dough.
    • If you wish to make larger biscuits (the cooking time will increase), you can use a tablespoon to scoop up the dough.
    • These biscuits can be frozen.
    • To store, place in an airtight container and enjoy within 7 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0gCalories: 44kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Biscuits, Freezer Friendly, Thermomix
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    Comments

    1. Karen

      May 16, 2022 at 10:46 am

      Making this recipe now, however I’ve noted some issues. If you follow the instructions and use a tablespoon to scoop out dough into balls it only yield 13 biscuits not 24. And further on in the recipe you mentioned you used a teaspoon to scoop out dough balls and that the timing will therefore increase? Recipe is inconsistent and needs to be updated for clarification.

      Reply
    2. Mary

      May 10, 2022 at 12:54 pm

      5 stars
      Grandsons hoovered up the batch I made and asked for the recipe so that they can make them themselves. Made half the batch with jam and the other half choc chip. Gone in seconds!! An order has been placed for some more at the weekend when I see them again at their football games. 🙂

      Reply
    3. Paulee

      March 18, 2021 at 12:09 pm

      5 stars
      I would just like to add a bakers note here – put them in the freezer for 10 minutes before baking – they will keep their shape better and they will also become more “melt in the mouth” as the butter will have relaxed.

      Reply
    4. Ange

      January 15, 2020 at 1:07 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely scrumptious

      Reply
    5. Lola

      May 26, 2019 at 9:32 pm

      Hi is there any way you have this recipe in ounces? Many thanks

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson

        June 06, 2019 at 6:23 am

        Hi Lola, no I don’t I’m sorry. You can find converters online though xx

        Reply
    6. Lynda birch

      May 13, 2019 at 10:42 am

      5 stars
      Hi Lauren thanks again for a great recipe jam drops I double the recipe instead of spoon end I used an egg perfect size for jam so thanks again

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson

        May 15, 2019 at 9:17 am

        Hi Lynda, thanks so much for your feedback, so glad you enjoyed them 🙂

        Reply
    7. Angela / Only Crumbs Remain

      May 25, 2015 at 1:28 am

      Mmm, these remind me so much of the ‘Jam Thumb Biscuits’ we used to make as children (and occasionally still bake now).
      Angela x

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