Heart-Shaped Raspberry Jam Cookies
Delightful heart-shaped cookies filled with sweet and tart raspberry jam, perfect for any occasion.
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150kcal
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour Forms the base of your cookies, providing a soft texture.
- 1 tsp baking powder Leavening agent for perfect rise.
- 0.5 tsp salt Enhances the sweetness by balancing flavors.
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Adds flavor and moisture.
- 1 cup powdered sugar Provides light sweetness.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Adds aromatic essence.
- 1 large egg Brings everything together.
Filling Ingredients
- 0.5 cup raspberry jam The star ingredient for flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and egg until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
Shaping and Baking
- Roll out the dough to a 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface and use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out your cookies.
- Place half of the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spoon raspberry jam in the center of each, and top with the remaining cookies.
- Press lightly to seal the cookies together.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
Cooling
- Let the cookies cool completely before serving.
Notes
Enhance your cookies by dusting with powdered sugar after cooling. Consider substituting almond extract for a twist and trying different jams for variety.