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Heart Jam Cookies Recipe

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Delightful Heart Jam Cookies with a buttery, tender texture and a sweet raspberry jam center. These cookies feature a delicate almond and vanilla flavor, perfect for festive occasions or everyday treats. The cookie dough is chilled for a perfect shape and baked to golden perfection, with a charming heart-shaped jam filling.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups (280 g) 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

  1. Prepare baking sheets: Line two 13×9 inch baking sheets with well-fitting parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later incorporation.
  3. Cream butter and sugars: In the large bowl of a stand mixer or using a hand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the unsalted butter with both the light brown sugar and granulated sugar. Start at medium speed and gradually increase to medium-high, mixing for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is lighter in color and creamy in texture.
  4. Add egg yolk and extracts: Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing. Add in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until combined.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Set the mixer to low speed and slowly add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Scrape down the bowl as needed to fully incorporate.
  6. Form dough balls: Using a 1-tablespoon sized dough scoop, portion out dough balls. Roll each dough ball smoothly between your palms for uniform size and shape.
  7. Shape and chill cookies: Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently press a heart shape into the top of each cookie dough ball using a pinky finger. Chill the dough by placing the baking sheets in the freezer for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for 1 hour to help maintain the shape during baking.
  8. Preheat oven: Remove the baking sheets from chilling and preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  9. Prepare jam filling: Transfer the raspberry jam into a small microwave-safe bowl and heat for 10 to 15 seconds until slightly runny. Using a 1/4 teaspoon or very small spoon, fill each heart indent to the brim with approximately 1/2 teaspoon of jam.
  10. Bake cookies: Bake each tray of cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden brown, signaling they are perfectly baked.
  11. Cool cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is important to prevent spreading and to keep the heart indent intact during baking.
  • If you don’t have raspberry jam, strawberry or any other fruit preserves can be substituted.
  • Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
  • You can make the dough a day ahead and chill overnight for convenience.
  • Handle the cookies gently when filling the jam to maintain the heart indentation shape.

Keywords: Heart Jam Cookies, Raspberry Jam Cookies, Almond Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Jam-filled Cookies

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