Description
Looking for a charming and easy dessert idea that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion? These Heart-Shaped Strawberry Shortbread Cookies combine buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread with a sweet strawberry jam filling and a glossy pink glaze. This easy recipe is ideal for gifting, holidays, or a cozy baking afternoon. If you’re in need of food ideas for romantic treats, holiday baking, or simple dessert ideas that impress—this one’s for you.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup strawberry jam
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 tablespoons milk or cream
1 drop pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
1. Cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add vanilla extract and salt, mix until combined.
3. Gradually add flour and cornstarch, mixing until a soft dough forms.
4. Wrap dough in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
6. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface.
7. Cut heart shapes using a cookie cutter and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
8. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool completely on a wire rack.
10. Spread strawberry jam on half of the cookies and top with the remaining halves.
11. Mix powdered sugar and milk to create a thick glaze.
12. Tint glaze with pink food coloring if desired.
13. Spread glaze on top of each cookie and let set before serving.
Notes
Chill the dough well to ensure clean, sharp edges on your heart shapes.
Use gel food coloring to avoid watering down the glaze.
Let cookies cool fully before assembling to prevent melting the jam.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg