Jam Heart Thumbprint Cookies
Jam heart thumbprint cookies are classic butter cookies shaped by hand and filled with fruit jam. The dough is easy to work with, holds its shape well, and bakes into a cookie that’s pleasant to chew with a bright jam center. These cookies are simple to make, easy to customize, and well suited for sharing.
Servings 24 servings
Calories 174kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup fruit jam all fruit
Instructions
- Cream: Beat the butter and sugar together until smooth and creamy, creating a well-aerated base for the dough.
- Incorporate: Add the egg yolks, milk, vanilla extract, and salt then beat until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine: Stir the flour into the mixture in increments until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Shape: Gather the dough into a solid mass to make portioning and rolling easier.
- Portion: Scoop and roll the dough into balls, then place them on a silicone-lined baking sheet.
- Flatten: Gently flatten each dough ball with the palm of your hand to create an even surface.
- Imprint: Form a heart-shaped thumbprint using your fingers for the rounded top and a spoon for the pointed bottom, then refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Fill: Spoon jam into the heart-shaped indentations, keeping the filling level with the dough.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–14 minutes, until the cookies are set and lightly golden around the bottom edge.
- Cool: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Cream thoroughly: Fully creaming the butter and sugar creates a dough that bakes evenly and holds its shape.
- Add flour gradually: Mixing flour in stages prevents a stiff dough and keeps the cookies easy to shape.
- Chill the dough: Refrigerating before baking helps maintain the heart shape and prevents excessive spreading.
- Choose the right jam: Use a thick, all-fruit jam so it spreads gently without overflowing the cookie.
- Cool properly: Allow cookies to cool fully on a wire rack so the jam sets and the bottoms stay firm.
- Store: Once cooled, store cookies in a covered container at room temperature for several days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
