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These easy Valentine’s Day Cookies are the perfect homemade treat to give your loved ones this holiday. The buttery heart-shaped cookies are sandwiched together with berry jam to make a truly irresistible dessert.

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I love making homemade sweets on Valentine’s Day. Whether you choose to make your own pink velvet cake, a chocolate molten lava cake, or these bite-sized Valentine’s Day cookies, your family and friends will instantly see how much you care.

And don’t worry, I made this recipe extremely easy to follow so even the beginner bakers out there can bake adorable, tasty cookies this holiday. Nothing says “I love you” like a homemade treat!

(You may also want to try my red velvet cookies made with cake mix or my for even more Valentine’s Day cookie recipes to bake and share!)

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Valentine’s Day Cookies Recipe

My Valentine’s Day cookie recipe is as easy as they come. If you have ever made rolled sugar cookies before, then you will already be a pro. First, you make the simple cookie dough and let it chill. Then, you roll it out and use cute heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut the dough. I like to use a smaller cookie cutter that is about 2 inches big so that my Valentine’s cookies are bite-sized and easy to pop right into your mouth.

Bake the heart cookies and, once they have cooled, they are ready to be topped with jam and sandwiched together! I am telling you now that you will need to taste at least one or two of these cookies as soon as they are done. They are too adorable and too delicious to resist!

Put a few homemade Valentine’s cookies in cellophane bags, and give them out as gifts. Bring a tray to work, and show your co-workers that you care. Or, just make a whole batch of jelly-filled heart cookies for you and your sweetheart to enjoy alone after a romantic dinner. You can’t go wrong with these easy cookies for Valentine’s Day!

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Ingredients for Valentine’s Day Cookies

See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.

  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking Soda
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Butter – I always use unsalted butter to bake!
  • Vanilla
  • Whole milk – Make sure you use whole milk which has just the right amount of fat and creates a soft texture.
  • Berry jam – I like to use strawberry jam or raspberry jam to sandwich the cookies together. The pink color fits right into the Valentine’s Day theme!

Variations

  • Once the cookies are sandwiched together, dip them in melted chocolate chips, going halfway up the cookie. Place them on a clean baking tray lined with parchment paper, and let the chocolate harden. White chocolate, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate all taste great!
  • Use blueberry, grape, or even mixed berry jam to fill the cookies.
  • Replace the vanilla extract with almond extract for a tasty twist on a classic recipe.
  • Ice the cookies with royal icing before assembling them with the jelly. Write on the iced cookies with colored royal icing to make cute conversation heart cookies for Valentine’s Day.
  • Use Nutella, cream cheese frosting, or peanut butter to sandwich the cookies together for a new delicious treat.
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How to Make Valentine’s Day Cookies

  1. Mix the dries: Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Make the cookie dough: Add the sugar, softened butter, vanilla, and milk to the dry ingredients. Knead everything together using your hands until the dough is smooth.
  3. Chill: Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350ºF, and line two baking trays with sheets of parchment paper.
  5. Roll and cut: Dust a work surface with flour. Then, use a rolling pin to roll the chilled dough until it is about 1/2 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to shape the dough into hearts, and place them on the prepared cookie tray.
  6. Bake: Bake the cookies for about 12 minutes. Then, let them cool on the baking for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Assemble: Spread a little jam on half of the cookies. Then, place the plain cookies on top of the jelly cookies, creating a sandwich. Enjoy!
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Quick Tip

Make sure the cookies are completely cooled before adding the jam. If they are too hot, the jelly will melt and drip right off!

How to Store Valentine’s Day Cookies

Place the assembled cut-out cookies in an airtight container, and store them at room temperature for up to one week. For a longer-lasting option, store leftover cookies in the fridge for up to three weeks.

These cookies freeze well, too! Bake the cookies, and allow them to cool completely. Then, transfer them to a freezer-safe container, and freeze for up to three months. To serve, thaw the cookies at room temperature, add the jam, and enjoy!

FAQs

How do you cut heart-shaped cookies without a cookie cutter?

If you do not have a heart-shaped cookie cutter, draw a heart on a piece of plain white paper in the size that you would like. Cut out the paper heart with scissors. Then, place the heart on top of the rolled cookie dough. Use a pairing knife to gently cut around the paper heart templet and into the cookie dough. As long as you trace around your cut-out heart, your cookies will be uniform and gorgeous!

Can you freeze cookie dough?

Yes! You can freeze cookie dough. If you would like to make this cookie dough in advance and get a jump start on your Valentine’s Day baking, prepare the cookie dough according to the recipe instructions, and freeze it for up to three months. Let the cookie dough thaw in the fridge overnight. Then, roll it out and bake as directed in the recipe.

How to decorate Valentine’s Day cookies?

My Valentine’s Day heart cookies are sandwiched together with jelly, making them pretty without a crazy amount of decorating. You can flood the sugar cookies with colored royal icing, top them with sprinkles, or write lovey messages on the iced Valentine’s cookies if you want to decorate them even more!

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Valentine’s Day Cookies

These easy Valentine's Day Cookies are the perfect homemade treat to give your loved ones this holiday. The buttery heart-shaped cookies are sandwiched together with berry jam to make a truly irresistible dessert.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Author: Kasey Schwartz

Servings: 18 cookies

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes

Chill Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 57 minutes minutes

Equipment

  • Large bowl

  • measuring spoons

  • Measuring cups

  • Baking trays

  • Rolling Pin

  • Heart shaped cookie cutters

  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons whole milk
  • Berry jam

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt.

    2 cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoons salt

  • Add sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and milk to the flour. Mix with your hand until a dough is formed. Roll in a round shape and wrap in plastic. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill.

    1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup butter, room temperature, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 Tablespoons whole milk

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Prepare 2 baking trays with parchment paper.

  • Prepare your working surface with flour. Divide dough into 4 pieces. Roll out dough to ½ inch thickness.

  • Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies. Gently place the cookies on the baking sheets.

  • Keep rolling the dough until no more is left.

  • Bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool down completely on the baking tray before spreading with jam.

    Berry jam

  • Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Make vegan Valentine’s day cookies by replacing the butter with Earth Balance and the milk with almond milk.
  • Use nutella as the shortbread cookie filling instead of jam.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

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For over 15 years, Kasey Schwartz, the mastermind behind All Things Mamma, has been the ultimate go-to for mouthwatering family recipes. Her work has been featured on Today.com, Buzz Feed, Better Homes and Gardens, and more, making her your go-to mom next door for all things delicious and family-friendly.

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FAQs

Why do my raspberry cookies turn blue? ›

Why do raspberry cookies turn blue? Baking with fresh fruit can be tricky because of the juices it contains. If the juices from any fresh berry (blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, or even strawberries) come in contact with something acidic (like the baking soda in the dough), the color can change to blue or green.

Can thumbprints be frozen? ›

Yes, you can freeze thumbprint cookies — but it's best to freeze them before filling them with jam. Make and par-bake the dough, then use your thumb to press an indent into each puffed cookie.

How to make a hole in a cookie? ›

Using a straw or knife, poke a hole in the top of each cookie, so they can be hung. Bake cookies for 18–20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove cookies from oven and double-check the holes you made. If any holes have collapsed, redefine them before the cookies cool.

Why did my raspberry cookies turn green? ›

Sometimes the acidity from fresh raspberries can react with the baking soda and baking powder in the dough, causing the cookies to turn a greenish-blue color.

Why are my raspberry cookies GREY? ›

After we add raspberries to cookie dough, there is a chemical reaction of the baking soda and raspberry juice which turns the colour of the dough from a pretty pink colour to a grey / green tone.

Does jam go on thumbprint cookies before or after baking? ›

Fill the cookies with jam before baking so it can set up in the oven. Why do my Thumbprint Cookies crack? Make sure when you are pressing the back of the teaspoon or your thumb into the center of the cookie dough you don't press too hard.

Is it better to bake cookies on top or bottom? ›

Cookies should be baked on the center oven rack for even heating and air circulation. As a best practice, is it recommended to rotate the cookie sheet or sheets roughly halfway, or shortly thereafter, through the baking time, if needed.

Do you refrigerate jam cookies? ›

Cookies made with more perishable ingredients, like ricotta cookies, jam cookies, or meringue cookies, will need cooler temperatures within a few hours of baking. Look to the fridge (or freezer) if they'll be around longer.

Can you freeze jam-filled cookies? ›

While you can freeze baked cookies already decorated with icing or filling with jam or ganache, those ingredients don't freeze incredibly well; you'll get better overall results if you add them after you've thawed the baked cookies.

What cookies freeze best? ›

As a general rule of thumb, 'drop cookies,' which include oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies, and 'cut-out cookies,' such as gingerbread and sugar cookies, are freezer-friendly.

What are the tube shaped cookies called? ›

Pirouline cookies are toasted, rolled wafers that are filled with creme and sealed with a cylindrical swirled stripe. They are typically sold in a cylindrical tin.

How to make diamond shape cookies? ›

We've got just the trick. To make diamond-shaped shortbread cookies without a food-safe ruler, flip a cooling rack upside down (so the feet are up and not pressing into the dough) and set it on top of your rolled-out cookie dough. Press gently. Turn the rack at an angle and press again.

Why did my cookies turn blue? ›

The cooking site notes that more often than not, this happens because of your baking powder. Baking powder is a leavener, but the site says you may be more likely to see this phenomenon occur when you are using a baking powder with aluminum.

Why are my cookies blue? ›

Why are my raspberry cookies blue? This happens when the juice from the raspberries is mixed into the dough before baking. The raspberry juice can react with the baking powder in the cookies and turn the dough blue.

Do raspberries turn blue when baked? ›

Baking powder with aluminium in it can react with the acid in raspberries and cause them to turn blue when baked. I only use Bob's Red Mill baking powder, so I knew that wasn't the issue. But it turns out that baking soda can also cause this reaction since it's alkaline.

Why did my raspberry scones turn blue? ›

If your baking powder contains aluminum it may turn your scones blue or green when it reacts to the acidity of the raspberries, and may even leave them with a metallic taste.

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