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A delicious plate of Filled Heart-Shaped Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

Filled Heart-Shaped Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

These delightful heart-shaped cookies are filled with luscious strawberry flavors, perfect for a sweet treat or as a lovely gift.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the shortbread dough
  • 136 g unsalted butter cubed for quicker softening
  • 60 g sugar
  • 1.25 tsp vanilla
  • 184 g flour King Arthur all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 tsp salt
For the strawberry glaze
  • 120 g powdered sugar sifted to remove lumps
  • 37.5 ml strawberry puree
  • 5 g butter
  • 30 ml milk
  • 0.5 tsp lemon juice to brighten flavor
For the filling
  • 170 g strawberry jam Bonne Maman preferred for intense fruit 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. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then set aside.
  4. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes 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 on low speed until a cohesive dough forms.
  7. Roll the dough out between two pieces of parchment paper to 1/2 cm thick.
  8. Cut the dough into heart shapes using a cookie cutter and transfer each cookie to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  9. Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  10. Preheat your oven to 170°C (335°F).
  11. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until set but still pale.
  12. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. In a small bowl, combine the sifted powdered sugar, strawberry puree, butter, milk, and lemon juice.
  14. Mix until the glaze is completely smooth and spreadable.
  15. Separate the cooled cookies into two equal groups.
  16. Dip one half of the cookies into the strawberry glaze, coating the top surface evenly.
  17. Spread about 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam onto the top of each remaining cookie.
  18. Press a glazed cookie and a jam-topped cookie together to create a sandwich.
  19. Let the assembled cookies set for 15-20 minutes so the glaze firms up slightly before serving.

Notes

These cookies make a wonderful gift or a delightful treat for special occasions. Ensure the cookies are completely cooled before glazing to achieve a professional finish.