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Filled Heart-Shaped Strawberry Shortbread Cookies Recipe 3

Filled Heart-Shaped Strawberry Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Filled Heart-Shaped Strawberry Shortbread Cookies are tender, buttery sandwich cookies made with classic shortbread dough, filled with strawberry jam, and finished with a sweet strawberry glaze.
With a chill-and-bake process that keeps their shape, these cookies are perfect for gifting, holidays, or anytime you want a simple dessert that looks thoughtful and tastes even better the next day.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 24 Cookies
Calories: 205

Ingredients
  

For the shortbread dough
  • 4.8 oz unsalted butter cut into small cubes
  • 2.1 oz sugar
  • 1.25 teaspoons vanilla
  • 6.5 oz all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the strawberry glaze
  • 4.2 oz powdered sugar sifted
  • 2.5 tablespoons strawberry puree
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 fluid ounce milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon juice
For the filling
  • 6 oz strawberry jam

Method
 

  1. Start by sifting the powdered sugar for the glaze to remove lumps. Set it aside.
  2. Cut the butter into small cubes and let it soften to room temperature. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and mix until combined.
  4. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low speed just until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/2 cm thick. Cut into heart shapes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 335°F.
  7. Bake the chilled cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until set but still pale. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. In a small bowl, combine the sifted powdered sugar, strawberry puree, butter, milk, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and spreadable. Adjust with a little more milk if too thick or more powdered sugar if too thin.
  9. Divide the cooled cookies into two groups. Dip half of them into the glaze and let the excess drip off.
  10. Spread about 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam onto each of the unglazed cookies. Gently press a glazed cookie on top of each jam-covered cookie to create a sandwich.
  11. Let the cookies sit for 15 to 20 minutes so the glaze can set before serving.

Notes

These cookies are a little sweet, a little messy, and very worth it. They’re not about perfection.
They’re about buttery layers, jammy centers, and taking the time to make something that feels special.