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Jam-Filled Heart Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
  • Yield: 20 cookies
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These delightful Cookies with Jam feature a buttery shortbread base shaped into charming heart designs filled with sweet strawberry jelly. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies combine a tender texture with a fruity burst, baked to golden perfection for a delicious treat.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 10 teaspoons strawberry jelly (about 1/2 teaspoon per cookie)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with a silicone mat to prevent the shortbread cookies from spreading during baking. Ensure you have space in your refrigerator to chill a cookie sheet.
  2. Beat Butter: In a large bowl, add the softened butter and beat on high speed with an electric mixer until it becomes light and fluffy, turning from yellow to a paler shade.
  3. Add Sugar: While continuing to beat, slowly stream in the granulated sugar until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Incorporate Egg and Extracts: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract thoroughly to ensure an even mixture.
  5. Add Dry Ingredients: Evenly sprinkle the flour and salt over the dough. Mix with the electric mixer just until the dough starts to come together; it may be crumbly but will form with the warmth of your hands. Scoop 2 teaspoons of dough and roll into balls. Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Create Heart Shape: Dip your pinky finger in flour and incline it sideways against each dough ball to form half of a heart shape. Repeat with additional flour to create the other half, shaping a complete heart on each cookie.
  7. Add Jelly Filling: Using a 1/4 teaspoon measure, place jelly on each half of the heart for a total of 1/2 teaspoon jelly per cookie.
  8. Chill Dough: Refrigerate the cookies on the baking sheet for 1 hour before baking. This step is crucial to prevent spreading and maintain shape.
  9. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for approximately 12 minutes or until the edges on the bottom start to turn golden brown.
  10. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet as they are delicate when warm. Once cooled, carefully remove them from the baking sheet and serve.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough before baking is essential for maintaining the cookie shape and preventing spreading.
  • Use a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to promote even baking and easy removal.
  • If you prefer, you can substitute strawberry jelly with any other fruit jam of your choice.
  • Handle the cookies gently when warm as shortbread is delicate and prone to breaking.
  • For a stronger almond flavor, consider lightly toasting a few almonds and incorporating their essence or finely chopped almonds into the dough.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saracooking.com/jam-filled-heart-shortbread-cookies-recipe/