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Simple Heart Jam Cookies Recipe

These charming Heart Jam Cookies are the perfect Valentine’s Day treat, combining buttery shortbread texture with vibrant jam centers for an irresistible flavor and picture-perfect finish.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups 280g all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 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
  • Butter alternatives: Vegan butter
  • Flour swaps: Gluten-free measure-for-measure flour
  • Jam variations: Strawberry apricot, or any preferred jam
  • Extract variations: Vanilla as a substitute

Method
 

  1. Line two 13×9 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream the butter with both sugars using a mixer for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract and mix well.
  5. Slowly incorporate dry ingredients on low speed until dough forms.
  6. Roll dough into smooth 1-tablespoon balls.
  7. Press two sideways flour-dipped pinky indentations to form heart shapes.
  8. Chill shaped cookies for 30 minutes in the freezer or 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  9. Preheat oven to 375°F and warm jam until slightly runny.
  10. Fill each heart with about 1/2 teaspoon jam and bake 10–12 minutes.
  11. Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to cooling rack.

Notes

For perfect heart shapes, avoid overbaking, ensure proper chilling time, and refine the heart indentations after forming if needed.