Jam Tarts

1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe dish. | 2. In a mixing bowl, blend the melted butter with the cream cheese, maple syrup, and lemon juice until smooth. | 3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until the dough is smooth and well-combined.

Cover the dough and refrigerate overnight to firm up.

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet. | 2. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to a 1/4-inch thickness. | 3. Use a 3-inch cookie cutter to cut the dough into rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

1. Make a small indentation in the center of each round with your thumb or the back of a spoon. | 2. Spoon a small amount of jam into each indentation.

1. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the cookie edges are golden brown and slightly flaky. | 2. If the crust isn’t quite golden, bake for an additional 2–3 minutes, watching closely.

Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.