In this article, we will explore a delicious and easy-to-prepare recipe.

Filled Heart-Shaped Strawberry Shortbread Cookies: A Sweet Delight

If you’re looking for a way to express love through baking, these Filled Heart-Shaped Strawberry Shortbread Cookies are the perfect choice. With a buttery shortbread base, a luscious strawberry jam filling, and a delightful strawberry glaze, these cookies are a treat for both the eyes and the taste buds. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or just a day to show someone you care, these cookies will surely make hearts flutter.

Ingredients

For the Shortbread Dough:

• 4.8 oz unsalted butter (Kerrygold is recommended for its richness)
• 2.1 oz sugar
• 1.25 tsp vanilla extract
• 6.5 oz King Arthur all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt

For the Strawberry Glaze:

• 4.2 oz powdered sugar (sifted)
• 2.5 tbsp strawberry puree
• 1 tsp butter
• 1 fl oz milk
• 0.5 tsp lemon juice

For the Filling:

• 6 oz strawberry jam (Bonne Maman is preferred for its intense fruit flavor)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Shortbread Dough

1. Cream the Butter and Sugar: Begin by cutting your butter into small cubes to soften quickly. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is crucial as it incorporates air, yielding a tender cookie.

2. Mix in the Vanilla: Add the vanilla extract and continue mixing until fully combined.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the butter-sugar mix, stirring on low speed until a cohesive dough forms. Be cautious not to overmix to avoid tough cookies.

4. Roll and Cut: Roll out the dough between two pieces of parchment paper to a thickness of 1/2 cm. Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut the dough and place each piece on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Space them 1 inch apart.

5. Chill the Dough: Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This chilling step helps the cookies maintain their shape during baking.

Step 2: Bake the Shortbread Cookies

1. Preheat the Oven: While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 170°C (335°F).

2. Bake: Once chilled, bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, ensuring they remain pale and tender. Avoid overbaking to maintain their delicate texture.

3. Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3: Prepare the Strawberry Glaze

1. Mix the Glaze Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the sifted powdered sugar, strawberry puree, butter, milk, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and spreadable. The lemon juice enhances the strawberry flavor while balancing the sweetness.

2. Adjust Consistency: Ensure the glaze is thick but pourable. Adjust with more milk if too stiff or more powdered sugar if too thin.

Step 4: Assemble the Cookies

1. Glaze and Fill: Divide the cooled cookies into two groups. Dip half into the strawberry glaze, allowing excess to drip off. On the remaining cookies, spread about 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam.

2. Create Sandwiches: Gently press a glazed cookie onto a jam-topped cookie, aligning the glazed side with the jam side. This creates a beautiful sandwich cookie.

3. Set and Serve: Let the cookies rest for 15-20 minutes to allow the glaze to set before serving.

Final Thoughts

These Filled Heart-Shaped Strawberry Shortbread Cookies are not only visually stunning but also a harmonious blend of flavors. The buttery shortbread, tart strawberry jam, and sweet glaze come together in perfect balance. Whether you’re baking these for a special occasion or just because, they’re sure to be a hit. Enjoy every bite of this heartfelt creation!

Filled Heart-Shaped Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

Delightful heart-shaped cookies filled with strawberry jam and glazed with a strawberry icing, perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Chilling Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 2 minutes mins

Servings: 20 cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the shortbread dough

• 136 g unsalted butter preferably Kerrygold for richness
• 60 g sugar
• 1.25 tsp vanilla
• 184 g flour use King Arthur all-purpose for consistency
• 0.25 tsp salt

For the strawberry glaze

• 120 g powdered sugar sifted to remove lumps
• 37.5 ml strawberry puree
• 1 tsp butter
• 30 ml milk
• 0.5 tsp lemon juice to brighten flavor

For the filling

• 170 g strawberry jam preferably Bonne Maman for intense flavor

Equipment

• Cookie Cutter

Method

 

1. Sift the powdered sugar for the glaze to remove any lumps.
2. Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes to soften quickly.
3. Whisk together the flour and salt in a medium bowl, then set aside.
4. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
6. Add the flour and salt mixture to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until a cohesive dough forms.
7. Roll the dough out to 1/2 cm thick and cut into heart shapes.
8. Transfer cookies to a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
9. Preheat your oven to 170°C (335°F).
10. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until set but still pale.
11. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
12. Combine the sifted powdered sugar, strawberry puree, butter, milk, and lemon juice to make the glaze.
13. Dip half of the cookies into the glaze and let the excess drip back into the bowl.
14. Spread strawberry jam onto the remaining cookies and press together with glazed cookies to create a sandwich.

Notes

These cookies are perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. You can experiment with different jams for varied flavors.