Description
These Quick Heart-Shaped Cookies are buttery, tender, and filled with sweet raspberry jam! Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any celebration, they’re as fun to make as they are to eat. Add a touch of love to your baking with these adorable and customizable treats!
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking cocoa
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cups ground almonds
- Raspberry jam (as needed)
- Confectioners’ sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking cocoa, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Gradually mix into the creamed mixture.
- Stir in ground almonds. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll and Cut Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough to ⅛-inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut out hearts using a 3-inch cookie cutter. From half the hearts, cut smaller hearts from the center to create a window.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely on wire racks.
- Assemble the Cookies:
- Spread a thin layer of raspberry jam on the flat side of each solid heart.
- Dust the cutout hearts with confectioners’ sugar, then place them on top of the jam-covered hearts to sandwich.
Notes
- Chill dough if it softens during rolling or cutting.
- Use seedless raspberry jam for a smoother filling.
- Customize with your favorite jams or Nutella for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European