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. Both regular and Thermomix cooking instructions can be found in the recipe card below.
These classic 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 Ingredients
To make these classic Jam Drop biscuits, you will need just a few simple ingredients including: butter, self-raising flour, caster sugar, custard powder, vanilla extract, milk and of course, raspberry jam.
I do recommend using butter which has first been softened, as this will help the mixture to combine. The vanilla extract may also be substituted with vanilla essence if you wish.
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.
How to Make Jam Drops:
Please note you will find the full regular and Thermomix cooking methods in the recipe card below.
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!
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jam Drops are a buttery biscuit with a small indent in the centre which is filled with jam.
These delicious biscuits are also known as Thumbprint cookies in the United States.
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Jam Drops Recipe
Equipment
- 2 x 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.
- 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
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.
- 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
Jess - A Little Part of the World
I love jam drops. The kids asked me to make these during the week. How convenient I now have this recipe. I just need to get some custard powder. Jx
Lynnette
I love jam drops. It reminds me so much of my childhood and it is such a great recipe to get the little ones involved! 🙂 I haven’t ever made them and your post has given me cause to do so and eat them all without my parents telling me off. Perks of being an adult. haha! 🙂
shannon @my2morrows
Yum. Bit of nanna nostalgia right there!
my kids helped me make your caramello slice yesterday. I couldn’t find the new salted caramel Cadbury block so went with your original recipe and they are so yum! Quick easy and yum! Xx
Lauren
I think it’s only stocked at Coles Shannon, maybe you can try there. A huge congratulations on winning your bake off!
Karin @ Calm to Conniption
Oh I love Nana recipes. These looks so yum! Your son’s look like a visual feast. 😀
Lauren
A visual feast is certainly one way to describe it!
Dee
Recipes from Nan are the best kinds of recipes! We have some lovely homemade fig jam that these would be beautiful with.
Lauren
Ooh that would be amazing!
Gretta
These look devine! I’ve pinned for later 🙂 Thanks for hosting #fabulousfoodiefriday Xx
Lauren
Thanks Gretta, I’m so glad you have joined us!
Malinda @mybrownpaperpackages
My kids are always in the kitchen helping me, which is great, but sometimes I just want to kick them out so I can just quickly get it done. His jam drops probably don’t look as pretty but I bet they taste just as good!
Lauren
Yes, I know exactly what you mean. It’s nice sometimes to just make things by yourself. They did taste pretty good, I think it was all the extra jam 😉
Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroid
I’m a big fan of nan recipes! I think you have the cutest sous chef in the world! Hope you’re feeling tip top now xx
Lauren
He is just a little cute. I’m feeling much better, have lost my voice which the boys think is hilarious!
Dannielle @ Zamamabakes
There’s something very special about a Nan recipe. Tell the big boy I think he did a fantastic job, I love jam drops!
Sorry to hear you’ve been unwell, hope you are ok. Xx
Lauren
Thanks lovely, I will!
Jessica @ Sweetest Menu
I have a total weakness for jam drops! These look so lovely, love the addition of custard powder – delish!
Lauren
I can’t resist them either and ate WAAAAY too many!