Description
These adorable Heart Jam Cookies feature a buttery, tender base with a sweet jam filling that peeks through heart-shaped cutouts. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, holidays, or as a thoughtful homemade gift, they’re as delightful to make as they are to eat.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Large egg
- Vanilla extract
- Almond extract (optional)
- Salt
- Jam of choice (raspberry, strawberry, or apricot)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar, then mix in egg and extracts. Gradually add flour and salt. Chill dough.
- Roll dough, cut hearts, and bake at 350°F until lightly golden.
- Spread jam on full cookies, top with cutout cookies, and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use cold dough to maintain shape.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-Inspired