Strawberry "Peeking Heart" Sandwich Cookies

A "peeking" dollop of strawberry jam makes a heart-warming centerpiece to a delicious sandwich cookie.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 12 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup low-sugar strawberry jam
• Confectioners' sugar for dusting

Supplies

• 2 cookie sheets
• Parchment paper
• Wax paper
• Heart-shaped cookie cutters (we used 2 1/2 in. and 1 1/2 in.)

Directions

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line the cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.

2. Step 2

   Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk to blend.

3. Step 3

   Beat the butter and sugar in a medium bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and beat well. Gradually add the flour mixture and beat until just blended. Transfer the dough to a piece of wax paper and shape into a disk. Cover and place in the refrigerator until well chilled, about 3 hours.

4. Step 4

   Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough, adding more flour if necessary, to a scant 1/4-inch thickness. Use a 2 1/2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Transfer the shapes to the prepared sheet pan. Repeat with the remaining dough and scraps. Use a 1 1/2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter and cut out a heart from the center of half of the cookies. Place them on the sheet pan as well or re-roll the dough to make more sandwich cookies.

5. Step 5

   Bake until cookies are lightly golden around edges, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.

6. Step 6

   Spread the whole cookie heart with some of the strawberry jam. Lightly dust the cut-out hearts with some of the powdered sugar. Place on top of the jam cookies and press lightly.

Nurtition Facts

• Calories: 138
• Total Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Trans Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 24mg
• Sodium: 33mg
• Total Carbs: 20g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 12g
• Protein: 1g