Classic Aussie Jam Drops - With A Drunken Sailor Twist!

March 20, 2026

These easy jam drops are a classic Aussie biscuit with a twist - buttery, simple to make and perfect for using any of your fave Drunken Sailor jams.

Ideal for entertaining, morning tea at work, or a sweet treat at home! Bonus; kids always love 'em!

Any of your fave Drunken Sailor jam flavours - here we used Drunken Sailor Strawberry Rose Jam, Drunken Sailor Forest Fruit Jam, Drunken Sailor Pear, Vanilla and Whisky Jam
225g Softened Butter
150g Caster Sugar
380g Plain Flour
2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
1 Egg
Pinch of Salt

Set the over to 180 degrees C
Chuck your 225g softened butter and 150g caster sugar into a mixing bowl, and beat together with a hand whisk until smooth
Using a baking spatula bring the whisked butter and sugar into the centre of the bowl together
Add in 2 Tsp of vanilla extract
Crack 1 egg into the mixture and a pinch of salt, then whisk altogether again
Once combined, add in the plain flour and whisk until you get a crumbly mixture
Grab your lined baking tray
Roll mixture into individual little balls (about golf ball size), flatten them, and then make a finger indent in the centre, which we will fill with jam.
Once you have rolled and flattened all the dough onto your baking tray, time to fill each indent with jam - a small dollop of any Drunken Sailor flavour you like!
Ready to go into the oven - 180 degree C for 15 minutes.
Once the jam drops are cooked and lightly golden, remove from the oven, allow to cool and the jam to set - then ready for your cuppa tea and time to eat!