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Heart Jam Cookies

Delightful cookies that blend sweetness and nostalgia, shaped like hearts and filled with raspberry jam.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 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

Filling

  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.

Mixing

  • In a large bowl, cream unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy.
  • Add egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract, and mix until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Shaping and Chilling

  • Shape the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Gently press a heart shape into the top of each dough ball to create an indentation for the jam.
  • Chill the cookies in the freezer for about 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Filling and Baking

  • Heat raspberry jam in a small saucepan over low heat until slightly runny.
  • Once dough is chilled, fill the heart indentations with warm raspberry jam, being careful not to overfill.
  • Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.

Cooling

  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
  • Allow them to fully cool before serving.

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Notes

Store in an airtight container. They can last for a week at room temperature or longer if refrigerated or frozen.
Keyword Baked Treats, Cookies, Heart Jam Cookies, Raspberry Jam, Valentine's Day