Sweetheart Jamwiches
Celebrate love and sweetness with these irresistible Sweetheart Jamwiches, the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or any day you want to add a little charm to your baking. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies are cut into delicate heart shapes and filled with your favorite jam—raspberry or strawberry work wonderfully—to create a delightful jewel-toned center. With a light dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish, these cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. Ready in just over an hour (including chilling time), this recipe is ideal for impressing your loved ones with a homemade gift that’s equal parts tender and sweet. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, these jam sandwich cookies are sure to become a cherished favorite. Perfect for gifting or serving with a hot cup of tea, these Sweetheart Jamwiches are a celebration of classic flavors and heartfelt presentation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 280 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 120 grams your favorite jam (e.g., raspberry, strawberry)
- 30 grams powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into two equal portions. Flatten each portion into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disk to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out as many cookies as possible, re-rolling scraps as needed.
Transfer half of the cut-out hearts to the prepared baking sheets. For the other half, use a smaller heart-shaped cutter to cut out the center of each cookie to create a window. Place these on the baking sheets as well.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are barely golden. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets.
Spread about 1 teaspoon of jam onto the flat side of each full heart-shaped cookie. Place a heart with a cut-out center on top to sandwich the jam, gently pressing them together.
Dust the tops of the Sweetheart Jamwiches with powdered sugar for a festive finish.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.5 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.4 g | 567% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 1247 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 422.2 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 191.1 g | ||
| Protein | 30.5 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 478 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
