Spiced Heart Shortbread Cookies

Name: Spiced Heart Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 250 g of flour; 150 g of butter (unsalted (cold)); 100 g of powdered sugar; 1 egg yolks; 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp of ginger (ground); 1 pinch of cloves (ground); 1 tsp of vanilla extract; 150 g of mixed berry jam; 2 tbsp of powdered sugar

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These shortbread cookies are sandwiched with jam in the middle. 🍪 The top one has a heart cut out of the center. Dust with powdered sugar.

Total time: 40 min
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 10 min
Rest: 1 h
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.83

By the CookinBreak team

Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

150kcal

Protein2 g6%
Carbs20 g56%
Fat6 g38%
Fiber1 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

Add a small pinch of fleur de sel to the dough to bring out the flavors and make your cookies even more irresistible! 🧂

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Raw dough: Works very well, up to 3 months in plastic wrap or a freezer bag. Baked cookies: up to 1 month in an airtight container.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Baked cookies: 5 to 7 days max in a metal or airtight tin at room temperature.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The raw dough keeps for 24 to 48 hours max, wrapped tightly in plastic in the fridge.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Cookies are eaten cold. A very short time (2-3 min) at 150°C in the oven or air fryer for a bit of crispness if desired. Microwave not recommended (softens the dough).

Variations

Replace the mixed berry jam with apricot jam.
Dust with powdered sugar to finish.
Adjust the spices to your taste.

Mistakes to avoid

Skipping the rest: chill the dough for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Rolling it out too thick: aim for about 3 mm.
Filling warm cookies: let them cool completely before spreading the jam.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make heart shortbread cookies?

Rub together the flour, powdered sugar, spices and butter, add the egg yolk and vanilla, let rest for 1 hour, roll out to 3 mm, cut out hearts with half of them hollowed out, and bake for 10 minutes at 180 °C.

How do you assemble the shortbread cookies with jam?

Once the cookies have cooled, spread a thin layer of jam on the solid cookies, then top them with the heart-shaped cut-out cookies. Dust with powdered sugar.

What spices go in these shortbread cookies?

The dough is flavored with cinnamon, ground ginger and a pinch of ground cloves, along with vanilla extract.

How thick should the shortbread dough be?

Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 3 mm thick, then cut out large hearts with a cookie cutter, half of which will have the center cut out.