Jam Flower Biscuits

No, "flowers" isn't one of the ingredients.  These yummies just look a little like flowers, that's all.

This cute little recipe can be served as a light dessert or as a breakfast food since it's a little like a muffin.  But not quite.  (The biscuit isn't nearly as sweet.)

I tend to differentiate the dessert version by drizzling it with a little chocolate. *a-hem*

This recipe only required a couple of adjustments to become a pantry-friendly recipe--a recipe you can make with ingredients from your pantry.  I'll share the original ingredients, too.

JAM FLOWER BISCUITS

PREP TIME:  10-15 minutes
COOK TIME:  20-25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 1/2 c. butter flavor shortening (original recipe:  softened butter)
• 1/4 c. powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1-2 Tbsp. powdered milk, mixed according to package directions (original recipe:  milk)
• 6-9 Tbsp. jam or all-fruit spread
• 1/4 c. chocolate chips, melted* (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 375 degrees.  In a medium bowl, mix flour, shortening (or butter), powdered sugar, and baking powder.  When well-mixed, add enough milk until dough forms.  (Add more milk 1 tsp. at a time if dough is too dry.)  Divide the dough into 6 equal parts.  Roll each one into a ball.  Flatten the balls slightly, then press a deep indentation into the middle using the back of a soup spoon.  Fill each indentation with about 1 - 1 1/2 Tbsp. jam.  Bake until the edges begin to brown, about 20-25 minutes.

* Melt chocolate in a glass bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each 30 seconds.  Be careful not to overheat as chocolate will seize (making it unusable).

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