It's My first Time (blush)

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@MsTickle (25180)

Australia

April 18, 2016 12:17am CST

Here I am, 63, and I've just made my first successful attempt at jam drops and they turned out (yumm). I've previously tried to make biscuits but they turned out soggy. What? What's that you're saying? They don't look turned out? Yes, I know they LOOK like the dogs breakfast but truly, they taste nice. The recipe said to make balls as big as a walnut then make an indentation for the jam. I did try to do it but it was difficult, let me tell you. Ho hum, gotta go clean up now.

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@pgntwo (22408)

• Derry, Northern Ireland

18 Apr 16

Very tasty, I'm sure.

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@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

19 Apr 16

What I really like about them is they are kind of crunchy and not too sweet. I used raw sugar.

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@pgntwo (22408)

• Derry, Northern Ireland

19 Apr 16

@MsTickle There was a similar pastry I enjoyed when growing up, one type looked like your picture, the other variant had an almond on the top instead of a dollop of jam (or jelly) - perhaps this will help boost your confidence the next time you're baking:

Maltese Almond Cookies

www.thepetitecook.com

Sweet, aromatic, naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, you only need 5 ingredients and 20 mins to make these traditional almond cookies from Malta.

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@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

19 Apr 16

@pgntwo they look and sound really good. I also like the idea of putting a jelly sweet on top. Thanks for that.

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@JudyEv (325755)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 Apr 16

These look okay to me. I've made jam tarts from time to time but not jam drops like these so I haven't had a 'first time' making these yet.

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@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

19 Apr 16

@JudyEv I tried but the mixture was really sticky. I would have loved more jam. have you ever made your own jam?

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@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

19 Apr 16

It was hard making the dent for the jam. The recipe said strawberry but I used raspberry. Yum.

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@JudyEv (325755)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Apr 16

@MsTickle I'd be trying to make a big dent to put lots of jam in. I always overfill my jam tarts when I make them.

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@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

20 Apr 16

they look pretty yummy to me. wish I could be there and get some

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@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

21 Apr 16

I'm sure we'd have a grand time together.

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@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

21 Apr 16

@MsTickle yes we would. you seem to have some things in common with me

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@toniganzon (72285)

• Philippines

18 Apr 16

Care to share? I don't judge the taste of the food on how it looks.

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@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

18 Apr 16

I'd love to share. They taste OK. Come have a coffee and a biscuit with me.

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@toniganzon (72285)

• Philippines

18 Apr 16

@MsTickle I'm on my way....

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@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

18 Apr 16

Surely , you really know how to bake , that's why you were able to make them . You see, i don't know how to bake , yet i would like to learn some simple ones wherein you just place them in an over toaster and in a while they will be made already .

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@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

18 Apr 16

I am not a baker of cakes and biscuits. I know how to turn on my oven but I need an easy recipe for instructions. Some people think nothing of baking all day and they are very good at it.

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@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

19 Apr 16

@SIMPLYD jam drops are a very well know biscuit in Australia. It was easy enough to do but time consuming.

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@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

18 Apr 16

@MsTickle So i can also do that even if i don't know how to bake ?

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@marlina (154166)

• Canada

18 Apr 16

They look good enough to eat to me.

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@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

19 Apr 16

They aren't bad. A couple with a coffee keeps hunger at bay for ages.

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@marlina (154166)

• Canada

20 Apr 16

@MsTickle I bet!

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@shaggin (71664)

• United States

20 Apr 16

LOL well I am not sure if that is what they are supposed to look like but if you say they are good then I believe you. A lot of times things are better tasting then they appear.

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@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

29 Apr 16

Hmm, yeah, the jam part is a bit messy but I'll have another go and hope to do better.

@vandana7 (98824)

• India

18 Apr 16

Aw...don't eat them alone!!! We too would certify they are yum..lol. Look good enough to me. :)

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@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

19 Apr 16

I'm sharing with a friend.

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@Orson_Kart (6108)

• United Kingdom

18 Apr 16

"Balls the size of a walnut" Is that so you can pop it in your mouth in one go? Just asking!

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@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

19 Apr 16

They flattened out but yes, gone in one go. It's a generic size I'd say.

@hereandthere (45651)

• Philippines

18 Apr 16

as long as the texture and taste are okay, i don't mind the shape. i will eat it and enjoy.

@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

29 Apr 16

Same here - taste is everything for me. These were pretty good and I'll do them again someday.

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@jstory07 (134455)

• Roseburg, Oregon

27 Apr 16

They do look very yummy.

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@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

29 Apr 16

They were really good.

@else34 (13517)

• New Delhi, India

18 Apr 16

@MsTickle,Don't worry,it's your first time.

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@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

18 Apr 16

I'm not worried. Quite pleased actually.

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@else34 (13517)

• New Delhi, India

18 Apr 16

@MsTickle Next time you'll do better.We keep improving.

@jaboUK (64361)

• United Kingdom

20 Apr 16

They look pretty good to me. My mother used to make them a lot, I hope your's taste as delicious as her's.

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@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

29 Apr 16

Now there's a compliment I will happily take to heart. Thanks Jabo. i really enjoyed mine.

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@petatonicsca (7070)

• Japan

18 Apr 16

I'm not interested in how things look but what's in them! These are delicious, I bet.

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@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

18 Apr 16

They are OK. Maybe I'm not the best judge.