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Thumbprint Heart Cookies Recipe

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These Thumbprint Heart Cookies are charming, buttery treats with a soft texture and a sweet jam-filled center. Perfect for gifting or enjoying with a cup of tea, these cookies blend simple ingredients into a delightful heart-shaped snack that is as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Filling

  • 1/4 cup jam of choice

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat together the butter and brown sugar on high speed until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and creamy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture. Mix until everything is fully combined, ensuring a smooth batter.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the wet ingredients. Blend them together gently until a soft dough forms without overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  5. Shape Dough Balls: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1½ inches apart to allow for spreading.
  6. Create Heart Indents: Press your thumb or the rounded back of a teaspoon gently twice into the center of each ball to create a heart-shaped indentation for the jam filling.
  7. Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the cookies for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are perfectly baked.
  8. Cool and Reshape: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. While warm, if the heart indentations have filled back in, gently press them again to maintain shape.
  9. Add Jam Filling: Once the cookies are completely cooled, spoon a small dollop of your favorite jam into each heart-shaped center, completing the cookies.

Notes

  • Use softened butter to make creaming easier and ensure the right dough consistency.
  • You can substitute the egg with a flax egg for a vegan option.
  • Choose your favorite jam flavor, such as raspberry or strawberry, for varied tastes.
  • Be gentle when creating the heart indentations to avoid breaking the dough balls.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.

Keywords: heart cookies, thumbprint cookies, jam cookies, Valentine cookies, buttery cookies, holiday cookies

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