Valentine's Sweetheart Thumbprint Cookies ❤️

Celebrate Valentine's Day with these adorable and delicious sweetheart thumbprint cookies, perfect for sharing your love!

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings 24 cookies

Calories 120 kcal

3/4 cup unsalted butter softened (or vegan butter for a plant-based version)
1/2 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
1 large egg (or for vegan, make 1 flax egg: 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 2 tablespoons water, let sit 5 mins)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Get Ready to Bake! Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whip It Up! In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together with an electric mixer until the mixture is light, fluffy, and smooth.
Mix in Wet Goodness! Add in the egg (or your prepared flax egg) and vanilla extract. Beat until everything is well combined and integrated.
Dry to Dough! Gradually add the flour and salt to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until a soft, uniform dough forms with no dry spots. Be careful not to overmix!
Shape Your Love! Roll small portions of the dough into smooth, 1-inch balls. Place them about 1.5 inches apart on your lined baking sheet.
Heartfelt Indents! Now for the fun part! Gently press your thumb into the center of a dough ball, then make a second press right beside it, angling them so the two impressions meet at the bottom to form a sweet little heart shape.
Golden Bake! Bake your cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, or until their edges just begin to turn a light golden brown.
Cool & Refine! Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. If any of your heart indentations have puffed up, gently redefine them with your pinky finger or a small spoon while they are still warm. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Jam Session Finale! Once the cookies are completely cool, use a small spoon to fill each heart-shaped well with a dollop of your chosen jam. Enjoy your delicious, homemade treats!

Nutrition Information per cookie:
Calories: 120
Total Carbs: 15g
Net Carbs: 15g
Fats: 6g
Protein: 1g