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Heart-Shaped Strawberry

Heart-Shaped Strawberry Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Delightful heart-shaped strawberry cookies combining buttery shortbread with a fruity glaze, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 4.8 oz Unsalted Butter Adds richness and tenderness; for best results, use Kerrygold.
  • 2.1 oz Sugar Sweetens the dough and ensures a tender texture.
  • 1.25 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances the overall flavor.
  • 6.5 oz All-Purpose Flour Forms the cookie structure; King Arthur brand is recommended.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavors.
For the Strawberry Glaze
  • 4.2 oz Powdered Sugar Sifted for smooth texture.
  • 2.5 tbsp Strawberry Puree Offers fruity flavor and bright color.
  • 1 tsp Butter Softened to achieve a rich glaze.
  • 1 fl oz Milk Adds spreadable consistency.
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice Brightens the glaze.
For the Filling
  • 6 oz Strawberry Jam Recommended brand: Bonne Maman.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • parchment paper
  • Cookie cutters
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sift powdered sugar into a bowl.
  2. Whisk together flour and salt in a separate bowl.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
  5. Stir in dry flour and salt mixture until just combined.
  6. Roll out the dough to about 1/2 cm thickness.
  7. Refrigerate cut cookies for about 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat your oven to 335°F (170°C).
  9. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are pale.
  10. Combine glaze ingredients and mix until smooth.
  11. Dip half of the cookies in glaze and spread jam on the others.
  12. Sandwich glazed cookies with jam-filled ones.
  13. Let the cookies set for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie

Notes

These heart-shaped strawberry delights are great for gifting or indulging yourself.

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