Delicious Heart Jelly Cookies – Quick and Easy Jam Filled Valentine’s Treat
There’s something extra special about cookies shaped like hearts, especially when they’re filled with jam. These heart jelly cookies are a sweet twist on classic thumbprint cookies, with a soft, buttery base and a glossy fruit-filled center that makes them feel a little fancy without being fussy.
They come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients and are perfect for Valentine’s Day, cookie trays, or anytime you want a treat that looks as good as it tastes.
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Every year when Valentine’s Day approaches, I find myself reaching for recipes that feel a little nostalgic, and these heart jelly cookies always make the cut. You may also like these delicious Valentine’s Heart Shaped Donuts.
How to Make Heart Jelly Cookies
Here are the ingredients you need to make these heart jam thumbprint cookies, plus step by step instructions for how to make them.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp almond extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup raspberry jam
Step by Step Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes, until light and creamy. Mix in the egg yolks, almond extract, and salt until fully combined.
3. Add the flour gradually, mixing on low speed just until a soft dough forms. Put on disposable gloves if desired and gently bring the dough together with your hands.
4. Use a 1½-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough. Roll each portion into a smooth ball and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart. Press your fingertip into the center of each ball, then press again at an angle to create a heart shape.
5. Spoon a small amount of jam into each heart indentation.
6. Bake for 13-15 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden and the cookies are set.
7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
These heart jelly cookies store beautifully in an airtight container, making them perfect for gifting, sharing, or enjoying over a few cozy days. Great for baking with kids, putting together a Valentine’s dessert tray, or just because you want something sweet, these jam-filled hearts never disappoint.
More Valentine’s Day Treats
- Heart Shaped Valentine’s Cake Truffles
- Valentine’s Chocolate Bark
- Valentine’s White Chocolate Crockpot Candy
Heart Jelly Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp almond extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes, until light and creamy. Mix in the egg yolks, almond extract, and salt until fully combined.
- Add the flour gradually, mixing on low speed just until a soft dough forms. Put on disposable gloves if desired and gently bring the dough together with your hands.
- Use a 1½-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough. Roll each portion into a smooth ball and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart. Press your fingertip into the center of each ball, then press again at an angle to create a heart shape.
- Spoon a small amount of jam into each heart indentation.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden and the cookies are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
