Thumbprint Heart Cookies Recipe: Easy and Sweet for Everyone
These Thumbprint Heart Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for spreading love and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fruit preserves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Make an indentation in the center of each ball with your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with fruit preserves.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For a fun twist, use different flavors of fruit preserves.
- Make sure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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