Description
These delightful heart-shaped cookies filled with jam and Nutella are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all purpose flour (272 g)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
- 1 cup sugar (200 g)
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2–3 tablespoons fruit jam of choice (cherry, strawberry, raspberry, etc.)
- 2–3 tablespoons Nutella or other filling of choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter, sugar, and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks, vanilla, and almond extract (if using). Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add flour mixture and stir until just combined to form a soft dough.
- Roll dough into 1-tablespoon balls and place on baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make two small indentations that meet in the middle to form a heart shape.
- Fill each heart with a small amount of jam or Nutella.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are just golden.
- Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
Notes
- The addition of almond extract is optional, but it enhances the flavor.
- Make sure to not overbake for the perfect soft texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg