Heart Jam Cookies: The Best Homemade Treats for Sweet Lovers
Heart Jam Cookies are delightful homemade treats that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Bursting with flavor and a touch of love, these cookies are perfect for sharing or enjoying yourself.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fruit jam (your choice)
- 1 large egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into heart shapes.
- Place half of the cookies on a baking sheet and spoon a small amount of jam onto each. Top with the remaining cookies, pressing gently to seal.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a fun variation, use different flavors of jam.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Heart Jam Cookies, homemade treat, sweet lovers