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Delightful Heart Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

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These heart-shaped cookies combine buttery, soft dough with a pop of raspberry jam for a crowd-pleasing treat. Start by whisking flour, salt, and cornstarch in a bowl. In another, cream butter with both types of sugar until fluffy, then mix in egg yolk, almond extract, and vanilla. Gradually add the dry ingredients until a smooth dough comes together. Form 1-tablespoon pieces into balls, shape into hearts, and press a small indent into each. Chill in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Warm the raspberry jam slightly, then spoon about 1/2 teaspoon into the cookie centers. Bake them at 375°F for 10–12 minutes until slightly golden at the edges. Store these goodies in an airtight container—up to a week on the counter or two weeks in the fridge. For fun variations, try adding zest or rolling in sugar before baking. They're perfect for holidays, parties, or whenever you feel like baking something lovely!
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Updated on Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:20:28 GMT
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Create elegant heart-shaped shortbread cookies with sweet raspberry filling. These buttery cookies combine classic thumbprint technique with romantic flair - perfect for special occasions or heartfelt homemade gifts.

Through extensive testing, proper dough temperature and chill time proved essential for achieving well-defined heart shapes that hold during baking.

Essential Ingredients

  • Unsalted Butter: At cool room temperature
  • Confectioners' Sugar: For delicate texture
  • All-Purpose Flour: Spoon and level for accuracy
  • Egg Yolk: Room temperature
  • Vanilla Extract: Pure only
  • Raspberry Preserves: Seedless works best
  • Fine Salt: Flavor enhancer
  • Optional: Pure almond extract

Preparation Method

1. Mix Cookie Dough:
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Mix in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually blend in flour and salt just until combined. Chill 30 minutes.
2. Form Hearts:
Form 1-inch dough balls. Create center depression, then shape into hearts. Space 2 inches apart on lined baking sheets. Chill shaped cookies 30 minutes.
3. Add Filling:
Warm jam briefly to soften. Fill each heart with ½ teaspoon jam, avoiding edges.
4. Bake:
Cook at 350°F for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden. Cool 5 minutes before transferring.
5. Finish:
Once cooled completely, dust edges with sugar if desired. Let jam set fully.
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Storage Guide

Unfilled cookies keep 1 week in airtight storage. Filled cookies are best within 3 days. Freeze unfilled cookies up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before filling.

Serving Suggestions

  • Fresh brewed tea
  • Cold milk
  • Sparkling wine
  • Fresh berries
  • Assorted cookies
  • Dark chocolate
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Alternative Fillings

  • Strawberry jam
  • Apricot preserves
  • Blackberry jam
  • Berry medley
  • Fig spread
  • Cherry preserves

Basic ingredients transform into elegant treats through careful technique. Perfect for gifting or serving, these cookies create lasting memories. Attention to temperature and careful shaping ensure beautiful results.

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Recipe Summary

Success comes from precision with temperature and handling. Each batch offers a chance to refine technique while creating beautiful cookies that showcase care and skill.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I try a different jam flavor?
Absolutely! Feel free to swap in cherry, apricot, or strawberry jam for a unique twist.
→ Why do the cookies need time in the freezer?
Freezing helps the cookies stay in shape as they bake and prevents the jam from running out.
→ How long do these cookies hold up?
They'll stay tasty for about one week at room temperature or up to two weeks in the fridge.
→ Can I freeze the dough before baking?
Yep, you can freeze the shaped dough. Just thaw it overnight in the fridge before baking.
→ Is there a gluten-free option for this recipe?
Not as is, but you can use all-purpose gluten-free flour instead of regular flour.

Raspberry Heart Cookies

Whip up these adorable heart cookies with a soft shortbread-like dough and a sweet raspberry center. They're simple to make, perfect for sharing, and great as gifts or quick treats.

Prep Time
30 Minutes
Cook Time
12 Minutes
Total Time
42 Minutes
By: Ferdaous

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 24 Servings (24 cookies)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Dry Ingredients

01 280 grams (2 1/4 cups) of regular flour
02 2 tsp of cornstarch
03 A small pinch of salt (about 1/4 tsp)

→ Wet Ingredients

04 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
05 1/3 cup of tightly packed light brown sugar
06 1/3 cup of standard white sugar
07 The yolk of one large egg
08 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla
09 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of almond flavoring

→ Filling

10 Half a cup of raspberry jam

Instructions

Step 01

Line up your baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium-sized bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, and salt together with a whisk. Put the bowl aside for later.

Step 02

Throw the softened butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar into a large mixing bowl. Beat everything together for a couple of minutes until the mix looks airy and fluffy.

Step 03

Mix the egg yolk, vanilla, and almond flavoring into the sugary butter. Gradually add in the dry mix you set aside earlier, stirring until you’ve got smooth dough.

Step 04

Form little balls of dough, about a spoonful each. Flatten them gently into hearts and press a small dip in the middle with your thumb or a spoon. Lay them on the baking sheets and pop them in the freezer to firm up for 30 minutes.

Step 05

Heat the jam either in a microwave or on the stove until it’s a bit runny. Spoon about half a teaspoon into the indent in each cookie.

Step 06

Set your oven to 375°F to preheat. Bake the cookies for around 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden. Let them sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a rack to finish cooling.

Notes

  1. Toss in some citrus zest for a zippy flavor upgrade or roll the cookie dough in sugar before sticking them in the oven.
  2. Freezing the dough shapes before baking will help everything hold together better as it cooks.

Tools You'll Need

  • Baking sheets topped with parchment paper
  • A large dish for mixing
  • A medium-sized bowl for combining dry stuff
  • An electric mixer or a whisk
  • A bowl safe for microwaves (if heating your jam that way)

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • This recipe includes wheat from the all-purpose flour.
  • Dairy is present in the butter used here.
  • This may contain traces of tree nuts, depending on the almond extract.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 120
  • Total Fat: 6 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 15 g
  • Protein: 1 g