Description
Delightful thumbprint heart cookies filled with jam, perfect for sharing on special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 1 egg (or flax mixture for a vegan option)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup jam of your choice (strawberry, raspberry, or any favorite flavor!)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together using an electric mixer on high until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Add the flour and salt gradually, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining about 1½ inches of space between each ball.
- Press your thumb or the back of a teaspoon into the center of each ball twice to create a heart-shaped indent.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. If the indents have filled in, gently reshape them while still warm.
- Once completely cooled, spoon a small dollop of your favorite jam into each heart-shaped center.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baked Goods
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: thumbprint cookies, heart cookies, baking, dessert, jam cookies