Description
Indulge in the delightful charm of Filled Heart-Shaped Strawberry Shortbread Cookies, perfect for any occasion. These cookies feature a buttery shortbread base that melts in your mouth, paired with a rich strawberry filling that brings a burst of fruity sweetness. Whether you’re celebrating a special day, hosting a cookie exchange, or simply treating yourself to something special, these cookies are sure to impress. With their visually appealing heart shape and vibrant color, they not only taste incredible but also make a lovely addition to any dessert table. Easy enough for novice bakers yet impressive enough for guests, this recipe is a must-try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4.8 oz unsalted butter
- 2.1 oz sugar
- 1.25 tsp vanilla extract
- 6.5 oz all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4.2 oz powdered sugar
- 2.5 tbsp strawberry puree
- 1 tsp butter (for filling)
- 1 fl oz milk
- 0.5 tsp lemon juice
- 6 oz strawberry jam
Instructions
- Cream the unsalted butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy; add vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until combined; avoid overmixing.
- Chill the dough wrapped in plastic wrap for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick and cut out heart shapes.
- Bake cookies for about 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool on a wire rack.
- Mix powdered sugar, strawberry puree, butter, milk, and lemon juice to create the filling.
- Spread strawberry jam on half of the cooled cookies and sandwich them with the other halves.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg