Description
These 5 Irresistible Heart Jam Cookies are buttery, crisp, and filled with sweet jam — the perfect way to spread a little love any day of the week. With delicate cut-out hearts and colorful centers, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup strawberry or raspberry jam (or assorted flavors)
Powdered sugar for dusting
Optional: 1/2 tsp almond extract for extra flavor
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until light and creamy.
2. Add egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract (if using); mix well.
3. Stir in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
4. Divide dough in half, shape into discs, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Roll out dough to about 1/8 inch thick.
7. Cut out cookies using a heart-shaped cutter, then cut smaller hearts out of half of them to create tops.
8. Transfer to baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool completely, then spread jam on the solid hearts and sandwich with cut-out tops.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use multiple jam flavors for a colorful cookie assortment.
For a neater look, dust the tops with powdered sugar before sandwiching.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
These freeze beautifully — assemble after thawing for best texture.
Perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or anytime you want to share a little sweetness!
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: heart jam cookies, linzer cookies, Valentine’s cookies, jam-filled cookies, romantic treats