Description
These Heart Print Jam Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. Butter cookies filled with sweet jam and dusted with powdered sugar, these charming cookies are sure to impress.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For filling and decoration:
- 1/2 cup raspberry or strawberry jam
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until combined. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Press two overlapping indentations into the center of each cookie to create a heart shape.
- Fill and bake: Fill each heart-shaped indent with jam. Bake for 12–14 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Finish: Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- You can use any fruit jam you like—raspberry, strawberry, apricot, or even a mixed berry blend.
- For neater heart shapes, use the handle of a spoon to guide the indent.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
