Nici Wickes: Jam and Marmalade Drops

I love these little biscuits; they really brighten up even the most dreary day, and kids love making them so it’s a good school holiday activity. I’ve added sesame seeds to mine for texture and taste and I recommend you do too, or use poppy seeds.   Makes 15-18     Ingredients  100g butter, soft   2/3 cup (about 100g) icing sugar   1 cup plain flour   1 heaped tbsp cornflour   3 tbsps. sesame or poppy seeds (optional)   Jam and/or marmalade     Method  Preheat oven to 170 C. Line a tray with baking paper.  Beat butter and icing sugar until pale - I do this for about 5 minutes. Add flours and seeds (if using) and mix well. Roll mixture into balls and place on a tray, making a deep thumb indent into each one. Bake for 15 minutes then remove from oven. Spoon a teaspoon of jam or marmalade into the hollows and return to the oven for 8-10 minutes more. Cool on a wire rack.     Why are these worth making?   They’re quick and easy to make and cook.   Great way to use up marmalades or jams.   The addition of seeds gives them great texture and flavour.   Sensible for portion control – no giant cookies here!    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.