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Heart Jam Cookies

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and powdered sugar together in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until fully combined.
  3. Gradually stir in the flour until a soft dough forms.
  4. Divide the dough in half, flatten into disks, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.
  7. Cut out cookies with a large heart-shaped cutter. Use a smaller heart cutter to cut windows from half of the cookies.
  8. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges just begin to turn golden.
  9. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Spread jam on the whole cookies and top with cutout cookies to form sandwiches.
  11. Dust the tops with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Try different jam flavors like apricot, cherry, or fig for seasonal variations.
  • Chill dough again if it becomes too soft while working.
  • Add almond extract for extra flavor depth.
  • Use any cookie cutter shapes for different holidays or themes.
  • Store cookies and jam separately if preparing ahead for longer storage.

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