❤️🌟 "Heart Thumbprint Cookies: A Valentine's Day Delight!" 🌟🍪
Indulge in the irresistible joy of Heart Thumbprint Cookies. With a buttery base, sweet strawberry jam filling, and heart-shaped charm, these cookies are perfect for sharing love. Discover the simple steps to bake these delightful treats!
Ingredients (with quantities):
Instructions:
👨🍳 1) Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
👨🍳 2) Mix softened butter and sugar in a bowl. Choose granulated or icing sugar for faster blending.
👨🍳 3) Once mixed, add egg yolk and vanilla extract. Alternatively, substitute egg yolk with baking powder and a bit of milk. Keep mixing continuously without beating.
Adding Flour:
👨🍳 4) Gradually add flour in small quantities, ensuring thorough incorporation. Keep mixing until a smooth cookie dough forms.
Shaping Cookies:
👨🍳 5) Line a baking tray with parchment paper or grease a baking tin.
👨🍳 6) Take small portions of cookie dough, shape them into balls, and slightly flatten with your palm.
👨🍳 7) Use your thumb to press into the center at a 45-degree angle, forming a heart-shaped indentation.
Adding Jam and Baking:
👨🍳 8) Fill each heart impression with small amounts of strawberry jam.
👨🍳 9) Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies turn a beautiful golden brown.
