Description
These little heart thumbprint cookies are buttery, tender, and bright with jam, perfect for gifts, parties, or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fruit jam (such as raspberry or strawberry)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and make an indentation in each with your thumb. Fill with a small amount of fruit jam.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 4–5 days. For best results, use room-temperature butter and don’t overmix once flour is added.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7.7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 1.1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg