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Heart Jam Cookies

Sweet Heart Jam Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Heart Jam Cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth treat with a burst of raspberry jam, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch No substitutions needed.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Can use kosher or table salt.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter At room temperature.
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar Can substitute with dark brown sugar.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar No direct substitutions suggested.
  • 1 large egg yolk Can use a flax egg for egg-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Can substitute with almond extract.
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Omit for a simpler flavor.
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam Can substitute with strawberry or apricot preserves.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Heart Jam Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In your mixer, combine softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the mixture and beat until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until just combined.
  6. Scoop out portions of dough, rolling each into smooth balls and pressing in the center to create heart imprints.
  7. Chill the dough on the baking sheets in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  8. Warm the raspberry jam slightly and fill each heart imprint without overflowing.
  9. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  10. Let the cookies cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, in the fridge for two weeks, or frozen for 2-3 months.

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