Sugar Cookie Tartlets

These Sugar Cookie Tartlets are a delightful and dainty sweet treat that are ideal for any occasion. The buttery sugar cookie crust complements your favorite fruit preserves perfectly, creating a burst of flavor in every bite. Enjoy the elegant charm of these tartlets

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fruit preserves of your choice
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined

Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just incorporated

Do not overmix

Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and grease a mini tartlet pan

Roll out one portion of the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness

Using a round cookie cutter, cut out circles slightly larger than the tartlet molds

Gently press the dough circles into the tartlet molds, ensuring even coverage and pressing up the sides

Place a teaspoon of fruit preserves into each tartlet

Roll out the second portion of dough and use a smaller cookie cutter to cut out decorative tops for the tartlets

Place the decorative dough cutouts on top of the preserves

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the tartlets are golden brown

Allow the tartlets to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely

Once cooled, dust the tartlets with powdered sugar before serving