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Thumbprint Heart Cookies

Thumbprint Heart Cookies: Sweetly Simple & Vegan-Friendly

Delight in Thumbprint Heart Cookies, where buttery richness meets sweet jam in heart shapes. Perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Softened Butter Can be substituted with vegan butter.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar White sugar can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 large Egg For vegan option, use 1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Jam Choose smooth jams like Raspberry or Strawberry.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until pale and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg (or flaxseed mixture) and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add all-purpose flour and salt; stir until a soft dough forms.
  5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, placing them on the baking sheet.
  6. Press your thumb into each dough ball to create a heart shape.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let cookies cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  9. Once cooled, fill each indent with your desired jam.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be customized with different jams and are suitable for both vegan and non-vegan diets.

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