Description
Soft, buttery, and filled with sweet jam — these Heart-Shaped Thumbprint Cookies are the ultimate symbol of love! Perfectly tender and beautifully shaped, they’re the sweetest treat to share for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup strawberry, raspberry, or cherry jam
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
4. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until dough forms.
5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Use your thumb or the back of a small spoon to press two indents at an angle to form a heart shape.
7. Fill each heart center with a small amount of jam.
8. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool completely on a wire rack.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
For neat hearts, chill the dough for 15 minutes before shaping.
Use different jams for a colorful cookie platter — strawberry, apricot, and blueberry look stunning together.
Add a touch of almond extract for a bakery-style flavor.
Perfect for gifting, Valentine’s parties, or a cozy baking afternoon!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 14 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg