Jam Drop Cookies

There are moments when a cookie isn’t just a want… it’s a need. One quiet afternoon, that was me. I wanted something crisp, buttery, homemade, and comforting. Then I opened my front door to find Pod Pure Jam on my doorstep, and everything clicked.

I didn’t want to make cookies with jam.
I wanted to make cookies for jam.
A cookie designed to hold a bright, real-fruit center without losing its soul to sweetness.

This shortbread recipe became my canvas.

The Star Of The Show - Podo Pure 100% Fruit Jam

Most jams on the market hide behind sugar, syrups, and artificial flavors to make up for what real fruit lacks once it’s processed. Podopure goes the opposite direction only using only fruit, letting the naturally sweet, juicy flavor stand on its own.

That’s why when you bite into one of these cookies, the jam doesn’t just sit there… it shines. It’s authentic fruit flavor paired with a tender, buttery shortbread — the kind of combination that makes you pause, take a breath, enjoy the moment and go back for me.

The Recipe

• 1 cup butter (softened)

• 1 ½ cups sugar

• 3 cups flour

• 1–2 tsp vanilla (optional but wonderful)

• Podopure Jam (the flavor is up to you — strawberry, blueberry, raspberry… your favorite!)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. Cream the butter and sugar until light and soft.

3. Add vanilla and mix to combine.

4. Gradually add flour until a dough forms.

5. Roll into balls and press a little well into the center of each.

6. Spoon a small amount of Podopure Jam into each well.

7. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until the edges begin to turn golden.

8. Let them cool completely — that’s the secret to perfect crispness.
   
   Recipe Notes

   If your jam feels a little too thin:
   Pod Pure is made from pure fruit, which means consistency can vary by batch or flavor. If your jam is too watery, mix in a cornstarch and jam in a separate bowl. This helps it thicken just enough without muting the fruit flavor.

   If your dough is cracking or feels too crumbly:
   Shortbread dough should be soft enough to shape, but dry enough to crisp beautifully. If it’s not rolling into a smooth ball, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until it comes together. You’ll know it’s ready when you can roll it cleanly without cracks.

This cookie isn’t about perfection. It’s about intention. About honoring cravings with ingredients you can trust. About slowing down long enough to taste what really matters.

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Want the Jam That Makes These Cookies Shine?

These cookies aren’t the same with just any jam. They’re elevated by the rich, real-fruit flavor of Podopure Jam.

What makes Podopure different?
✨ It’s made with only fresh fruit — no added sugars, no syrups, no preservatives
✨ The flavor is bold, real, and true to the fruit itself
✨ Each jar tastes like summer, even in the middle of winter

That pure fruit flavor creates the perfect center for shortbread, thumbprint, and jam-filled cookies and it’s what makes every bite unforgettable.

Get Your Podopure Jam

Head over to Podopure and snag your favorite flavors:
🍓 Strawberry
🫐 Blueberry
🍇 Raspberry
…and more seasonal varieties

👉 Use code: Mikaylafrank at checkout for a sweet deal on your order.
Whether you bake or eat straight from the jar (no judgment here), this is the jam your kitchen deserves.