Lava Puffs

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 12 tablespoons strawberry jam or raspberry jam
• powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients except for jam in a bowl. Mix well.

2. 2

   Place mixture between 2 sheets of waxed paper and roll out to 1/8 - 1/4 inch thickness.

3. 3

   Cut out 24 circles with 3-inch round cookie or biscuit cutter, rerolling scraps as necessary.

4. 4

   Place 12 circles into a muffin tin, pressing down slightly to form a cup.

5. 5

   Drop 1 tablespoon jam into each cup.

6. 6

   Place remaining 12 circles on top of jam and press down edges gently to seal.

7. 7

   Poke a hole in the top of each cup with a toothpick.

8. 8

   Bake at 400 F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

9. 9

   Remove from muffin tin and sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.

10. 10

    **NOTE** Let cool before serving. Filling will be very hot!