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Thumbprint Heart Cookies

Thumbprint Heart Cookies That Melt Your Heart This Valentine’s Day

These Thumbprint Heart Cookies are sweet tokens of love, perfect for Valentine’s Day, featuring a delightful jam-filled center.
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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: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • ¾ cup Butter, softened Substitute with vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar, lightly packed Adds sweetness and moisture.
  • 1 Egg or Flax Mixture Use 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2 tbsp water for vegan.
  • ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1½ cups All-Purpose Flour Forms the structure of the cookie.
  • ¼ tsp Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Filling
  • ¼ cup Jam Choose raspberry, strawberry, or apricot.

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar on high until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Add the egg or flax mixture and vanilla extract, mix on medium speed until blended (about 1 minute).
  4. Gradually add all-purpose flour and salt, mixing on low until a soft dough forms.
  5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and space them 1½ inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Press two indents into each ball to form a heart shape for the filling.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before filling with jam.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Fill cookies with jam only on the day of serving for optimal freshness. Unfilled cookies can be frozen for later enjoyment.

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