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Heart Jam Cookies

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Heart Jam Cookies are tender, buttery sandwich cookies with a glossy jam center visible through a heart-shaped cutout. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or special occasions, these cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup strawberry, raspberry, or red fruit jam (smooth preferred)
  • Extra powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in egg yolk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  3. Gradually add the flour and mix until the dough just comes together.
  4. Divide the dough in two, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness.
  7. Use a round or scalloped cutter to cut base cookies. Cut a small heart in the center of half of the cookies.
  8. Place cookies on baking sheets and bake for 8–10 minutes, until just golden at the edges.
  9. Let cookies cool completely. Spoon jam onto the whole cookies and top with heart-cutout cookies to sandwich.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

  • Use any jam you like—apricot, blueberry, or fig are great options.
  • Add cocoa powder to the dough for a chocolate variation.
  • Almond extract pairs beautifully with cherry jam.
  • Skip cutouts and use a thumbprint method for a rustic version.
  • Make mini cookies with small cutters for bite-sized treats.

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