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[rj_anderson]

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[capnflynn]

Awesome! I had a recipe for these that was amazing, but then I lost it, and none of its replacements have measured up. I will definitely try this one--thank you!

[rj_anderson]

Blackberry jam would be excellent.

In the interests of full disclosure I should mention that my grandmother's recipe also suggested dates as a possible filling, but I really can't fathom why anyone would do that, so I definitely give a thumbs-up to blackberry jam instead.

[kerravonsen]

I should mention that my grandmother's recipe also suggested dates as a possible filling, but I really can't fathom why anyone would do that
You don't like dates?!

[rj_anderson]

I do like dates! I just cannot imagine them in these particular cookies, that's all.

[ljrags]

I'm thinking cherry or apricot jam? Hmmm. AND TEA. :)

Thanks for sharing RJ! :)

[rj_anderson]

Whatever jam you choose needs to have a good amount of pectin and sugar in it, is all I know -- my mother tried using one of those "mostly fruit" spreads one year and the cookies were ruined. The filling dried out and became "fruit leather".

[ljrags]

Ohhh, that is the only kind of jam I keep in the house. Thanks for the tip :) I usually don't automatically try to change perfectly good recipes. We just don't like raspberry jam here.

[shellebelle93]

oh heavens. Raspberry is my favorite thing ever and I shall have to try these! ;)

[patty1943]

Thanks for the recipe. I may try marmalade, too.

[rj_anderson]

Much as I love marmelade, I find it hard to imagine it tasting good in these particular cookies. But you never know.