Jam-Filled Heart Thumbprint Cookies (A Classic Valentine Favorite)
There’s something timeless and comforting about thumbprint cookies, especially when they’re shaped like hearts and filled with glossy, sweet jam. These Jam-Filled Heart Thumbprint Cookies combine a soft, buttery base with a vibrant fruit center, making them just as beautiful as they are delicious. They’re simple to make, charming to serve, and perfect for sharing love through baking.
Thumbprint cookies have long been a favorite for holidays and special occasions, and this heart-shaped version adds an extra dose of sweetness. The tender cookie dough gently cradles the jam, creating a perfect balance of rich butter flavor and bright fruitiness in every bite. Whether you choose raspberry, strawberry, apricot, or mixed berry jam, these cookies always feel festive and inviting.
Perfect for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, bridal events, or anytime you want a treat that looks special without being complicated, these cookies are a go-to recipe you’ll want to make again and again. They’re great for baking with kids, gifting to friends, or adding to a holiday dessert tray where they’ll stand out beautifully.
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp almond extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup raspberry jam
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the butter and sugars to a large bowl and beat on medium-high speed for 3 minutes.
- Then beat in the egg yolks, almond extract and salt.
- Add the flour a little at a time and mix.
- Once all the flour is added and mixed, put on some disposable gloves and form the dough together.
- Then use a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop to gather dough.
- Roll the dough into a ball and arrange on a baking sheet 2 inches apart.
- Press into the ball with the tip of your finger 9or thumb), then again the opposite way, to form a heart.
- Fill each heart with jam.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the bottom is just golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to the cooling rack.
Serving Suggestions
- Arrange on a Valentine’s dessert platter with chocolates and truffles
- Package in cellophane bags or boxes for homemade gifts
- Serve with tea, coffee, or hot cocoa for a cozy treat
- Mix jam flavors for a colorful cookie tray
- Dust lightly with powdered sugar for an extra elegant finish
These Jam-Filled Heart Thumbprint Cookies are a classic treat that never goes out of style. Soft, buttery, and filled with love, they’re the perfect way to celebrate special moments—one sweet bite at a time.
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Jam-Filled Heart Thumbprint Cookies
Heart Jelly Cookies are classic thumbprint-style cookies with hearts filled with sweet fruit jam. The soft, buttery cookie pairs perfectly with the bright, glossy jelly center.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp almond extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the butter and sugars to a large bowl and beat on medium-high speed for 3 minutes. The beat in the egg yolks, almond extract and salt.
- Add the flour a little at a time and mix. Once all the flour is added and mixed, put some disposable gloves and form the dough together.
- Then use a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop to gather dough. Roll the dough into a ball and arrange on a baking sheet 2 inches apart. Press into the ball with the tip of your finger, then again the opposite way, to form a heart.
- Fill each heart with jam.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 13-15 minutes, until the bottom is just golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to the cooling rack.
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