Childhood memories are often framed by sweet rewards

Whenever my mind drifts to my childhood memories, I often go back to this one treat that always made me smile. My mom would bake these gorgeous cookies and keep them in danish cookie tins. I would recognize the smell even before opening the kitchen door. I knew what I would find. I loved these cookies then and I am still in love with them now.

I have always loved how sticky and chewy the jam becomes after baking. I would always take bites around the jam button and leave the sticky sweetness for the last bite. My favorite part!

Now my boys love them too and I bake a batch for them whenever I can. Half with jam and the other half with a dollop of chocolate hazelnut spread. You can top these cookies with lots of options! My mom would use raisins sometimes, or half a walnut would be gorgeous. Anything goes with butter!

And oh! That buttery melt-in-your-mouth awesomeness! They simply disintegrate once they touch the roof of your mouth! Very guilty pleasure. Very.

Some useful tips for this recipe:

• Make sure the butter is cold, right out of the refrigerator.

• Try using your hands as little as possible to avoid melting the butter.

• When the dough is ready place it in the refrigerator for a few minutes to solidify the butter bits. It will be easier to handle.

• Choose your favorite topping! Anything works with butter.