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Heart Jam Cookies

Delicate and visually charming cookies filled with sweet raspberry jam, perfect for special occasions like Valentine's Day.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

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 it's 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
Filling
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam Can substitute with any jam of your liking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line two 13x9 baking sheets with well-fitting parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In the large bowl of a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, cream together the butter with the sugars using the paddle attachment for 2-3 minutes until lighter and creamy.
  4. Scrape down the bowl and mix in the egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract.
  5. Set the mixer to low and slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, scraping down the bowl as needed.
  6. Using a 1 tablespoon-sized dough scoop, make dough balls and roll them as smoothly as possible between your palms.
  7. Place each dough ball 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet. Press a heart shape gently into the top of each cookie dough with your pinky finger.
  8. Place the cookie sheet into the freezer for 30 minutes or the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F while the cookies chill.
  2. Put the raspberry jam into a small microwave-safe bowl and heat for 10-15 seconds until it’s slightly runny.
  3. Using a 1/4 teaspoon or a very small spoon, fill the heart indent with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam.
  4. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges start to turn golden brown.
  5. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven or at room temperature. Dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.