Heart Jam Cookies
Beautiful and tasty cookies with a buttery base and a delightful jam-filled heart center, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature) Make sure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- 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 Can be substituted with more vanilla or coconut extract.
Filling
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam Can substitute with your favorite fruit jam.
Instructions
Preparation
- Line two 13x9-inch baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Set this aside.
- In a large bowl, use a stand mixer or hand mixer to cream the butter and sugars together using the paddle attachment for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and creamy.
- Scrape down the bowl and mix in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Lower the mixer speed and slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, scraping down the bowl when needed.
- Using a 1 tablespoon-sized dough scoop, make dough balls and roll them smoothly between your palms.
- Place each dough ball 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet and gently press a heart shape into the top of each cookie dough with your pinky finger.
- Put the cookie sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes or the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Heat the raspberry jam in a small microwave-safe bowl for 10-15 seconds until it gets a little runny.
- Fill the heart indent with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam using a 1/4 teaspoon or a small spoon.
- Bake each tray of cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges turn golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
These cookies are perfect for parties, gifts for loved ones, or enjoyed with tea or coffee. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months. Consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or zest for added flavor.