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Heart-Shaped Jam Cookies Recipe

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Delightfully charming Heart Shaped Jam Cookies featuring a buttery, tender cookie base filled with sweet strawberry jam. These festive treats are perfect for sharing on special occasions or enjoying as a sweet snack.

Ingredients

For the Cookie Base

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Jam Filling

  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure cookies don't stick and bake evenly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, use a mixer to cream 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter with 1/2 cup granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in one large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing carefully until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
  6. Roll Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness for even baking and a tender texture.
  7. Cut Shapes: Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out full heart shapes from the dough. For half of these, use a smaller heart cutter to create a cut-out center, creating a frame.
  8. Assemble Cookies: Place whole heart cookies on prepared baking sheets, spread about 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam evenly over each, then top with the heart cut-out cookies to enclose the jam.
  9. Bake: Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden brown, indicating they are perfectly baked.
  10. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is softened but not melted for proper creaming and texture.
  • Chill the dough if it becomes too soft to handle during rolling and cutting.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  • Customize jam flavor to your preference (raspberry, apricot, blueberry work well).
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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