Ingredients
Method
- Start by sifting the powdered sugar for the glaze to remove lumps. Set it aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low speed just until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
- 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.
- Preheat the oven to 335°F.
- 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.
- 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.
- Divide the cooled cookies into two groups. Dip half of them into the glaze and let the excess drip off.
- 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.
- 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.
