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Homemade Jammie Dodger Biscuits sandwiched with raspberry jam. Use my easy biscuit recipe to make these nostalgic jammy treats – because home baked is always best!

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Originally published in June 2015, Updated July 2020

Proust may have had hismadeleinesbut, if you are British, nothings brings back memories faster than a biting into aJammie Dodger… other than having a slice of my Retro School Cake ;).

There’s something so nostalgic about these simple shortbread biscuits sandwiched together with jam. And right now I am ALL about riding that nostalgic baking wave (case in point? Pineapple Upside Down Cake).

When it comes to baking I am a firm believer that homemade is best and these Jammie Dodgers are significantly fresher and tastier than their shop-bought counterparts.

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Making a batch of Jammie Dodgers is very easy – and if you have these Dexam Classic British Biscuit Cuttersthey will definitely LOOK the part too.

But you don’t HAVE to have use these cutters of course, any cutter will work as long as you cut a little window in half of your biscuits so that the jam shows through. These Linzer Cookie cutters give you a few options!

If you are using the Dexam cutter make sure you press down hard to create the impression of the pattern.

You need to do this on both the biscuits with heart cut out AND the ones without, as the pressing down action makes the biscuit spread.

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This kid-friendly recipe was greeted with much excitement in our house… all I can say is best make a double batch.

You can use the same basic biscuit dough recipe to create custard creams and iced rings if you like.

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HOW TO MAKE JAMMIE DODGERS

Full measurements and instructions can be found on theprintable recipe cardat the bottom of the page. Please take a look at the steps and video before attempting this recipe!

STEP 1 Make the biscuit dough. Cream butter, sugar and vanilla until lighter in colour, creamy and fluffy, at least three minutes, scraping the bowl as needed. Mix in the egg.

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STEP 2 Add the dry ingredients and beat them in, mixing in the last of the flour by hand. You should have a pliable dough that’s not sticky.

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STEP 3 Roll out the dough and use the cutters to cut out the biscuits. If you are using the Dexam Jammie Dodger cutter, press down with some force to impress the design. Cut out heart shapes in the middle of half the biscuits.

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STEP 43 Bake for 9-10 minutes or until the edges JUST start to colour. Cool on a wire rack and sandwich with seedless raspberry jam. Yummy!

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Store the Jammie Dodgers in a cookie tin and eat within a few days of baking!

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Homemade Jammie Dodgers

Lucy Parissi | Supergolden Bakes

Homemade Jammie Dodgers – delicious biscuits sandwiched with raspberry jam. Use my easy biscuit recipe to make these nostalgic jammy treats – because home baked is always best!

4.59 from 29 votes

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Course: Afternoon Tea

Cuisine: British

Keyword: Homemade Jammie Dodgers, Jammie Dodgers Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Chilling: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 15 -17 biscuits

Calories: 127kcal

Ingredients

  • 200 g (1cup) unsalted butter softened
  • 200 g (1 cup) sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 360 g (3 cups) plain flour , plus more to roll out dough
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • seedless raspberry jam to fill

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.

  • Put the butter, sugar and vanilla in the bowl of your stand mixer or a large mixing bowl. Beat together for at least three minutes, stopping halfway to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl.

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  • Gradually add the flour, a little at a time, mixing it in until the dough comes together. Mix in the last of the flour using your hands and knead until you have a pliable dough.

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  • Lightly dust your liner or baking parchment with a little flour. Use your rolling pin with ⅛ (or ¼ inch) rings to roll out the dough.

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  • Dust the cutters with flour and shake out any excess. Place cutter on the dough and press down to cut the basic shape. Depress the central button on cutter (with some force!) to imprint the design and release the dough from the mould.

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  • Repeat until you have used up all the dough, gathering any scraps and rolling out again. Cut a central hole using a heart shaped cutter (or any shape you like) on half the biscuits.

  • Place on the prepared trays, spaced slightly apart. Bake for 9-10 minutes – keep an eye on the biscuits and remove from the oven when the edges just start to colour.

  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Fill the jammie dodgers with a little seedless raspberry jam and sandwich together.

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Nutritional Info

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 254IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg

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FAQs

What is the American equivalent of Jammie Dodgers? ›

Jammie Dodgers are a type of linzer biscuit, which is a biscuit-size version of a linzer torte, and they are often associated with the Christmas season in other parts of the world. One commercial example is Pepperidge Farm's seasonally available linzer raspberry cookie in the United States.

What are the ingredients in Jammie Dodger biscuits? ›

Wheat flour (with Calcium carbonate, Iron, Niacin and Thiamin), Raspberry flavoured apple jam (23%) (Glucose-fructose syrup, Apples (Apple, Preservative (Sodium metabisulphite)), Sugar, Humectant (Glycerol), Flavourings, Colours (Anthocyanins, Annatto norbixin), Acidity regulator (Sodium citrates), Acid (Citric acid), ...

Can you get Jammie Dodgers in the US? ›

Burton's Jammie Dodgers, 4.9 Ounce (Pack of 18) - Walmart.com.

What is the original Flavour of Jammie Dodgers? ›

Raspberry flavour plum jam sandwiched between two shortcake biscuits.

What jam is used in Jammie Dodgers? ›

Wheat flour (with Calcium carbonate, Iron, Niacin and Thiamin), Raspberry flavoured apple jam (27%) (Glucose-fructose syrup, Apples (Apple, Preservative (Sodium metabisulphite)), Sugar, Humectant (Glycerol), Acid (Citric acid), Acidity regulator (Sodium citrates), Flavourings, Colours (Anthocyanins, Annatto), Gelling ...

What happened to Jammie Dodgers? ›

JAMMIE DODGERS HAS RETURNED TO ITS VEGAN-FRIENDLY STATUS AND GETS A MAKEOVER IN THE PROCESS! A recipe change means our iconic biscuit no longer contains dairy; The plant-based revamp comes as the iconic biscuit brand gets a fresh makeover, supporting a recent surge in popularity.

Why is it called a jammy dodger? ›

Jammie Dodgers is a biscuit that was named after Roger the Dodger, a comic book character featured in The Beano. The Jammie part, could be attributed for the jam fillings. The comic book first appeared in 1953 and if you're wondering what Roger was dodging, it was homework.

What is a jammy dodger biscuit called? ›

Inventive Inspiration: The name "Jammie Dodger" is inspired by Roger the Dodger from the Beano comics, who was known for his ability to dodge out of sticky situations – much like how you might dodge sharing these treats!

Why do Jammie Dodgers use apple jam? ›

Plums and Apples are very rich in it soft fruits such as raspberries don't have so much and strawberries are notoriously low in it. Hence to get really stiff jam capable of holding the two sides of the jamie dodger together Burton's have gone for a plum based jam.

What do Jammie Dodgers taste like? ›

It just tasted like sweet raspberry jam, but after reading the packaging, I can taste the apple in my mouth too. Thankfully the flavours don't contradict each other and I still mainly get raspberry floating around my tastebuds. I love the look of these biscuits. The red heart is so unique to a Jammie Dodger.

Are Jammie Dodgers vegan? ›

The maker of iconic British biscuits Jammie Dodgers has announced it has changed the recipe which means its jam-filled treats are vegan again! Jammie Dodgers used to be 100% plant-based in the past.

What is a fun fact about Jammie Dodgers? ›

Jammie Dodgers were invented by a man named Garry Weston, who invented them by filling shortbread with jam. The Jammie Dodger, a shortbread biscuit with a jam filling, had been introduced by 1966. Garry Weston becomes chairman Garry Weston succeeded his father as chairman of the business from 1967.

Are there strawberry jammy dodgers? ›

Including VAT.

Who is the parent company of Jammie Dodgers? ›

Jammie Dodgers' parent company, Ferrero, has a Sustainability Report with targets for carbon emissions and packaging, which also includes evidence of progress, so it gets a good score for its Environmental Report.

What is the American version of English biscuits? ›

In the US, what us Brits call a biscuit, Americans would call a cookie - whilst an American biscuit is something resembling a British scone… making a name like Biscuiteers seem rather confusing!

What is the American version of jam? ›

Jam or Jelly or Jell-O

The Jell-O Americans use for colorful cookout snacks or party shots is called jelly in England, where the delineation between jam, marmalade, and preserves is more commonly understood. In the United States, you may find all of these terms used interchangeably for what is likely jam in the UK.

What is the difference between British and American jam? ›

Americans and Brits also typically mean different things by these words. British jelly = American gelatin or Jell-O. British jam = American jelly. We call it jam, sometimes posh people call it preserve.

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