Heart Thumbprint Cookies
Buttery, tender cookies shaped into delicate hearts and filled with sweet fruity jam, making them a charming and delicious treat for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup jam (strawberry, raspberry, or apricot)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg yolks and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Pinch each ball gently into a heart shape and press a small indentation in the center.
- Spoon a small amount of jam into each indentation.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Chill the dough briefly if the kitchen is warm to prevent spreading.
- Use thick jam or preserves to keep the filling neat.
- Add lemon zest for a citrus twist.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate for decoration.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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