Thumbprint Heart Cookies Recipe
Discover how to make Thumbprint Heart Cookies Recipe. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
20
Prep Time
12
Cook Time
32
Total Time
24
Servings
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Discover how to make Thumbprint Heart Cookies Recipe. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
2. Cream butter: In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer for 2 minutes until fluffy.
Step 3
3. Add wet ingredients: Mix in egg (or flax mixture) and vanilla until fully incorporated.
Step 4
4. Combine dry: In a separate bowl, whisk flour and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until dough forms.
Step 5
5. Shape hearts: Roll 1-tbsp portions of dough into balls. Place on sheets, then press your thumb at a 45° angle twice to create a heart indentation.
Step 6
6. Fill: Spoon ½ tsp jam into each heart cavity, avoiding overfilling.
Step 7
7. Bake: 10-12 minutes until edges turn light golden. Cool 5 minutes on sheets, then transfer to a rack.
You Must Know
- ✓For cleaner heart shapes, chill dough 15 minutes before shaping
- ✓Use a piping bag to fill indentations for neater jam presentation
- ✓Rotate baking sheets halfway through cooking for even browning
Chef's Notes
For cleaner heart shapes, chill dough 15 minutes before shaping
Use a piping bag to fill indentations for neater jam presentation
Rotate baking sheets halfway through cooking for even browning
Serving Suggestions
Pair with Earl Grey tea for a cozy afternoon snack, or package in cellophane bags tied with ribbon as edible gifts.
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Thumbprint Heart Cookies Recipe
Discover how to make Thumbprint Heart Cookies Recipe. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients (7)
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter: In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer for 2 minutes until fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in egg (or flax mixture) and vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Combine dry: In a separate bowl, whisk flour and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until dough forms.
- Shape hearts: Roll 1-tbsp portions of dough into balls. Place on sheets, then press your thumb at a 45° angle twice to create a heart indentation.
- Fill: Spoon ½ tsp jam into each heart cavity, avoiding overfilling.
- Bake: 10-12 minutes until edges turn light golden. Cool 5 minutes on sheets, then transfer to a rack.
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