Raspberry Heart Thumbprint Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cunsalted butter
- ⅝ cgranulated sugar
- 2egg yolks
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 2 ¼ call-purpose flour
- ¼ tspkosher salt
- 4 tbspfreeze dried raspberry powder
sifted
- 10 ozraspberry jam
Directions
- 1
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add in the egg yolks and vanilla and continue mixing until smooth.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and raspberry powder.
- 3
Add the dry ingredients to the wet in two batches, mixing until just combined.
- 4
Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 350˚F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 6
Scoop a tablespoon of dough, and roll it into a ball with your hands, then flatten it slightly into a puck. Place the ball on the sheet pan, then use your pinky or index finger to make a heart shape, pressing about 3/4 of the way down through the cookie dough ball.
- 7
Spoon or pipe the raspberry jam into the indentation, filling it almost all the way to the top.
- 8
Return the cookies to the refrigerator for 10-15 more minutes – this helps them keep their shape as they bake.
- 9
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the bottoms are browned. They may feel very soft on top still, but they will set as they cool. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Raspberry Heart Thumbprint Cookies
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About this Recipe
Melt Hearts with Raspberry Heart Thumbprint Cookies
Get ready to fall in love with these absolutely adorable Raspberry Heart Thumbprint Cookies! Perfectly buttery, delightfully tender, and bursting with vibrant raspberry flavor, these cookies are a true labor of love and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. We've taken the classic thumbprint cookie and elevated it with a charming heart shape and a double dose of tart raspberry goodness, making them ideal for Valentine's Day or any occasion that calls for a little extra sweetness.
What makes these heart thumbprint cookies so special? It's the unique combination of freeze-dried raspberry powder infused directly into the cookie dough, giving them a subtle pink hue and an underlying fruity tang even before you add the filling. Then, a generous dollop of luscious raspberry jam is nestled into the heart-shaped indentations, delivering that iconic sweet-tart burst that makes thumbprint cookies so irresistible. Each bite is a delightful dance of buttery cookie and intense fruit flavor.
Making these raspberry thumbprint cookies is a fun and rewarding experience. With a prep time of just 55 minutes, you'll be well on your way to creating 32 delightful servings. The dough comes together beautifully, resulting in a cookie that bakes up perfectly crisp at the edges and wonderfully tender in the center.
Tips for Perfect Heart Thumbprint Cookies:
- Perfect Hearts: Use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter or even a carefully shaped spoon handle to create your indentations.
- Flavor Boost: Don't skip the freeze-dried raspberry powder – it's key to the vibrant color and deep raspberry flavor throughout the cookie.
- Jam Session: Feel free to experiment with other jam flavors if you wish, though raspberry truly shines here! Strawberry or apricot could also be delicious.
These cookies aren't just a treat; they're a statement. Share them with loved ones and watch them disappear!