Heart-Shaped Strawberry Shortbread Cookies (Recipe for Printing)
Soft, buttery heart-shaped cookies feature real strawberry puree and jam, making them ideal for Valentine’s Day and family gatherings. Try these melt-in-your-mouth strawberry shortbread cookies, finished with a homemade touch. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Cookie Dough
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1/4 cup caster sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
→ Icing
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1 cup confectioners’ sugar
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2 tablespoons strawberry puree, from 2 large strawberries hulled and mashed
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1 teaspoon unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons milk
→ Filling
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2/3 cup strawberry jam
# How to Make It:
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In a mixing bowl, cream unsalted butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and fine salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
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Roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out cookies and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Chill the cookies in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
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In a bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, strawberry puree, melted butter, and milk until smooth.
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Spread a layer of strawberry jam on half of the cookies. Top with remaining cookies to form sandwiches. Drizzle or pipe strawberry icing over the top.
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Allow icing to set at room temperature before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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Be sure to cool the cookies completely before assembling to prevent the jam and icing from melting.