Heart Jam Cookies Recipe
I absolutely love making these Heart Jam Cookies whenever I want to create something both delicious and adorable. These crisp cookies are perfect for sharing and are so much fun to shape and decorate. They bring a little extra sweetness to any occasion!
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4
- 100 g unsalted butter softened at room temperature
- 20 g powdered sugar or mix 20g zero-calorie sweetener with 2g cornstarch and grind to a fine powder
- 145 g cake flour
- 1 large egg room temperature, yolk only
- 300 g strawberry jam or other jams for decoration
- small amount shredded coconut optional, for decoration
Make the cookie dough:
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and 20g powdered sugar. Gently mix with a spatula until the sugar and butter are well combined, being careful not to overmix.
Add the egg yolk and use an electric mixer to blend until fully incorporated. Make sure the yolk is at room temperature to prevent the mixture from separating. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Sift the 145g cake flour into the bowl, and gently fold the mixture using a spatula. Use a "Z" motion or fold from the bottom up to avoid overmixing, which could make the cookies tough. Stop mixing as soon as the dough comes together.
Use your hand to knead the dough in the bowl until it comes together smoothly. Then transfer it to a chopping board and continue kneading lightly by hand until the dough is smooth and uniform, about 1-2 minutes.
Shape the cookies:
Divide the dough into 20 equal portions (about 14g each). Use a kitchen scale for consistency.
Roll each portion into a ball, place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and press it gently into a flat circle about 0.5–1cm thick.
Shape each circle into a heart with your fingers or a small tool.