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Thumbprint Heart Cookies

Thumbprint Heart Cookies: Sweet Love in Every Bite

Delight in these Thumbprint Heart Cookies with their tender texture and sweet jam-filled centers, perfect for spreading love!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • ¾ cup butter (softened) Adds richness and tenderness; swap with vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • ½ cup brown sugar (lightly packed) Provides sweetness and depth of flavor.
  • 1 large egg Binds ingredients; substitute with 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2 tbsp water for vegan option.
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour Forms the structure; can be replaced with gluten-free flour blend.
  • ¼ tsp salt Balances sweetness.
For the Jam Filling
  • ¼ cup jam (raspberry, strawberry, or apricot) Thick, smooth jam to fill the center.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Thumbprint Heart Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
  3. Add the egg (or flax egg) and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until well blended.
  4. Gently stir in the all-purpose flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
  5. Scoop portions of dough and roll into 1-inch balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Press two indents into the center of each dough ball to form heart shapes.
  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Fill the indents with jam once completely cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months without jam. Fill with jam before serving.

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