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Heart-Shaped Thumbprint Cookies (Heart-Shaped Thumbprint Cookies)

Heart-Shaped Thumbprint Cookies with jam for Valentine's Day

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Celebrate love with these buttery, heart-shaped thumbprint cookies filled with strawberry or raspberry jam. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or anytime you want to bake something sweet!

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 11 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup strawberry or raspberry jam or preserves

Instructions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.

2. In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

3. Mix in the egg yolks one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, until well combined.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms.

5. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

7. Roll the chilled dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and gently flatten them before cutting with a heart-shaped cookie cutter.

8. Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, press a small heart-shaped indentation into the center of each cookie.

9. Spoon a small amount of strawberry or raspberry jam into the indentation of each cookie, being careful not to overfill.

10. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Don’t overwork the dough—handle it gently to keep the cookies soft and tender.

Use high-quality jam or preserves with a rich, fruity flavor for the best taste.

Avoid overfilling the cookies with jam to prevent bubbling and spills while baking.

Once cooled, sprinkle the cookies with powdered sugar for a festive finish.

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