Turnover Cookies

Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly flaky and buttery Turnover Cookies, a simple yet elegant treat perfect for any occasion. Featuring a golden, melt-in-your-mouth pastry crust encasing a luscious filling of sweet jam or fruit preserves, these hand-held delights are easy to make and customizable with your favorite flavors. The dough comes together effortlessly with just a handful of pantry staples and a touch of cold butter, guaranteeing a tender, flaky texture. Finished with a glistening egg wash and optional sprinkle of turbinado sugar, these turnovers bake to perfection in under 20 minutes. Ideal for tea time, dessert, or festive gatherings, these homemade cookies offer a rustic charm that’s hard to resist. Perfect for searches like "easy turnover cookies," "jam-filled cookies," and "flaky pastry desserts," this recipe is sure to become a baking favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 300 grams all-purpose flour
• 200 grams unsalted butter (cold)
• 50 grams granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 4 tablespoons cold water
• 150 grams jam or fruit preserves (any flavor)
• 1 large egg (for egg wash)
• 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.

Step 2

Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Drizzle in the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, shape it into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 6

Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about ⅛-inch (3mm) thickness.

Step 7

Using a round cookie cutter or glass (approximately 4 inches in diameter), cut out circles of dough. Re-roll the scraps to cut out more circles.

Step 8

Place a small spoonful (about 1 teaspoon) of jam or fruit preserves in the center of each circle. Be careful not to overfill to avoid leaking during baking.

Step 9

Fold each circle in half to form a semicircle, gently pressing the edges together. Use a fork to crimp and seal the edges.

Step 10

Whisk the egg in a small bowl to make an egg wash. Lightly brush the tops of the turnover cookies with the egg wash.

Step 11

Optional: Sprinkle the tops with turbinado sugar for extra texture and sweetness.

Step 12

Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.

Step 13

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown and flaky.

Step 14

Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 15

Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	837.3 grams (837.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3302

Total Fat 170.00g	218%
Saturated Fat 104.70g	524%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 623mg	208%
Sodium 1315mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate 409.90g	149%
Dietary Fiber 9.70g	35%
Total Sugars 151.60g
Protein 39.00g	78%

Vitamin D 140IU	698%
Calcium 129mg	10%
Iron 16mg	87%
Potassium 583mg	12%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.0%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 49.3%