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Thumbprint Heart Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Delightful Thumbprint Heart Cookies with sweet jam indents, perfect for gifting and any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • ¾ cup Butter, softened Substitute with vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar, lightly packed Can be replaced with coconut sugar for a deeper caramel flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Or use Flaxseed Mixture (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2 tbsp water) for a vegan option.
  • ½ tsp Vanilla Extract Optional: use almond extract for a different profile.
  • 1½ cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
  • ¼ tsp Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
For the Filling
  • ¼ cup Jam Raspberry, strawberry, or apricot work beautifully.

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together ¾ cup of softened butter and ½ cup of lightly packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 1 egg (or flaxseed mixture) and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add 1½ cups of flour and ¼ teaspoon of salt, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.
  5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Gently press two indents into each dough ball to shape them into hearts.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain pale.
  8. Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
  9. Once cooled, fill the indents with ¼ cup of your favorite jam.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Ensure dough consistency is soft but not too sticky; refrigerate if necessary. Use thick jams for filling and allow cookies to cool completely before filling.

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