Description
Delightful Heart Jam Cookies are a sweet treat with raspberry jam nestled in buttery cookies, perfect for sharing on any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Line two 13×9 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
- In the large bowl of a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, cream together the butter with the sugars for 2-3 minutes until light and creamy.
- Scrape down the bowl, then mix in the egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Set the mixer to low speed and add the dry ingredients slowly into the wet mixture.
- Use a 1 tablespoon sized dough scoop to make dough balls; roll them smoothly in your palms.
- Place each dough ball 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Press a heart shape into the top of the cookie dough with your pinky finger.
- Chill the baking sheets in the freezer for 30 minutes or the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Heat the raspberry jam in a microwave-safe bowl for 10-15 seconds until slightly runny.
- Fill the heart indent with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges start to turn golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.
Notes
For a lighter version, use less butter or a butter alternative. Experiment with different jams for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, baking, jam cookies, Valentine's Day, sweet treat