Print

Heart Jam Cookies

Print Recipe

Delightful heart-shaped cookies filled with fruity jam, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line two 13×9 inch baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the butter with both sugars until creamy (2-3 minutes).
  5. Add the egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extracts, mixing until well combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until well incorporated.
  7. Using a 1 tablespoon-sized dough scoop, make dough balls and roll them smoothly.
  8. Press a heart shape into the top of each dough ball and chill in the freezer for 30 minutes or the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  9. Heat the raspberry jam in a microwave-safe bowl for 10-15 seconds to make it runny.
  10. Fill each heart indent with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam.
  11. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges turn golden brown.
  12. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Keywords: cookies, dessert, heart-shaped, jam, Valentine’s Day, celebrations

Find it online: https://alexandrarecipes.com/heart-jam-cookies/