Heart Thumbprint Cookies
Heart Thumbprint Cookies are a fun, fresh way to bake something thoughtful without making things complicated. They’re easy enough for a casual baking day but still feel special, which makes them perfect for Valentine’s Day. If you want a cookie that looks like you planned ahead this year, this one does the job.
Thumbprint cookies are soft and lightly sweet with a tender crumb. The jam adds a bright fruity layer that balances the buttery cookie base. Every bite has a little contrast between the cookie and the filling, which keeps them from feeling heavy.
If you need a cookie that actually looks themed, this heart shaped cookie makes it easy. The heart shape and jam center make these feel perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Also consider making these for tea parties, birthday parties, or anytime you need to show someone you love them. I think if you paired them with these champagne cupcakes they would just be lovely for a shower, whether bridal or baby!
What You Need To Make This Recipe
Having a short, clear shopping list makes baking smoother and more relaxed. Use my free shopping list and meal planner, just download it, print it off and copy it as needed. When everything is on hand before you start, you can focus on shaping the cookies and filling the hearts without stopping mid-recipe.
- butter
- powdered sugar
- egg
- vanilla
- flour
- cornstarch
- strawberry jam
You can use any jam you like for the filling. Pink or red jams work especially well for Valentine’s Day, but a curd would work just as well!
Thumbprint cookies works just as well with homemade or store-bought jam in any flavor. Need a homemade strawberry jam recipe? Use mine! But if you like a little spice in jam, try this Strawberry Jalapeño Jam, it’s nice and not too spicy.
How To Store Thumbprint Cookies
Store jelly filled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you need them to last longer, refrigerate them and bring to room temperature before serving. If you plan to store them you may want to consider not filling them until just before serving.
You can freeze them unfilled as well. Simply freeze them on a baking sheet and slide the frozen cookies into a freezer container for longer storage. Thaw and fill as desired.
Heart Thumbprint Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3/4 cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a large bowl whip together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth
- Add the egg and vanilla and mix until fully incorporated
- Add the flour and cornstarch and gently fold in until combined do not overmix
- Roll the dough into 24 one inch balls
- Use your finger to press a heart shape into each dough ball
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of jam into each heart indentation
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden
- Cool slightly before serving
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Notes
- Any flavor of jam can be used depending on preference
- A light dusting of powdered sugar can be added once cooled for a festive finish
