Heart Jam Thumbprint Cookies: A Sweet Valentine’s Day Treat

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Buttery heart-shaped thumbprint cookies filled with vibrant red jam, perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day with a homemade touch.

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2½ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

⅔ cup granulated sugar

2 large egg yolks

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)

½ teaspoon salt

⅓ cup strawberry, raspberry, or cherry jam

Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

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1. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in egg yolks, vanilla, and almond extract.

2. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing just until a soft dough forms.

3. Shape dough into a disc, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.

4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.

5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and shape each into a heart.

6. Press a deep indentation into the center of each cookie.

7. Fill each indentation with jam.

8. Bake until edges are lightly golden, then cool before serving.

For a less sweet cookie, reduce sugar to ½ cup and use low-sugar jam.

Chilling the dough prevents spreading and keeps the heart shape defined.

These cookies take less prep time than rolled Valentine’s cookies, making them ideal for last-minute baking.

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