Description
These Heart-Shaped Strawberry Shortbread Cookies are buttery, fruity, and picture-perfect—ideal for celebrations, sweet gifting, or simply treating yourself. With crisp shortbread, a layer of luscious strawberry jam, and a silky glaze on top, they’re both beautiful and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Whether you’re searching for breakfast ideas, easy dessert recipes, or something sweet for Valentine’s Day, these cookies check every box. They’re an easy recipe for anyone who loves baking charming, homemade food ideas for special moments.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup strawberry jam or preserves
1 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk or cream
a few drops pink or red food coloring (optional)
crushed freeze-dried strawberries or sprinkles for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer (2–3 minutes).
2. Mix in the vanilla extract. Gradually add flour and salt. Stir just until a soft dough forms.
3. Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
4. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
5. Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
6. Cool cookies completely on a wire rack.
7. Spread strawberry jam on the flat side of one cookie. Sandwich with another cookie on top.
8. In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar with milk to form a thick but pourable glaze. Add food coloring if using.
9. Glaze the top cookie using a spoon or spatula. Garnish with crushed freeze-dried strawberries or sprinkles.
10. Let glaze set at room temperature for 1–2 hours before serving or packaging.
Notes
Chill the dough after cutting shapes to keep the cookies from spreading in the oven.
Use high-quality, seedless strawberry jam for best texture and flavor.
Let the glaze fully dry before stacking or packaging the cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: heart-shaped cookies, Valentine's Day dessert, easy cookie recipe, strawberry shortbread, holiday cookies