Thumbprint Heart Cookies
Adorable heart-shaped thumbprint cookies filled with sweet jam, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 3/4 cup butter Softened
- 1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar For sweetness
- 1 piece egg Large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract For flavor
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour For the dough
- 1/4 tsp salt To balance flavors
For the filling
- 1/4 cup jam of choice Use any flavor you prefer
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- With an electric mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar on high until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Add the flour and salt, and blend until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, about 1½ inches apart.
- Gently press your thumb or the rounded back of a teaspoon into the center of each ball twice to form a heart-shaped indent.
Baking
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. If the indentations have filled in, gently reshape them while still warm.
- Once completely cooled, spoon a small dollop of your favorite jam into each heart-shaped center.
Notes
To keep cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. They can be frozen with layers separated by parchment paper.