Description
Delightfully charming Thumbprint Heart Cookies featuring a buttery, soft base with a sweet raspberry jam center and a light powdered sugar glaze. Perfect for gifting or special occasions, these cookies combine classic flavors and a playful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 113 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 160 grams all purpose flour
Filling and Glaze
- 100 grams raspberry jam
- 100 grams powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will create a tender texture in the cookies.
- Add Egg Yolk and Vanilla: Incorporate the large egg yolk and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture until thoroughly combined, adding richness and flavor.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the salt, then gradually add the all purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms that’s easy to roll.
- Shape Dough Balls: Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and space them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow for baking expansion.
- Create Heart Indentations: Use your thumb to gently press a heart-shaped indentation into the center of each dough ball, which will hold the jam filling.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the arranged dough balls for 12 to 14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, indicating they are crisp yet tender.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely ensuring they don’t break when adding jam.
- Fill with Jam: Spoon raspberry jam into each heart indentation, adding a bright, sweet center to the cookies.
- Prepare and Drizzle Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and milk together until smooth, then drizzle the glaze over the cookies for a beautiful, sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better dough texture.
- Chill the dough before rolling if it feels too sticky to handle.
- For a firmer cookie, bake closer to 14 minutes; for softer, bake towards 12 minutes.
- Raspberry jam can be substituted with any other favorite jam or preserves.
- Cookies keep well stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Glaze can be adjusted in thickness by adding more milk or powdered sugar accordingly.
