Cherry-Sweet Heart Cookies

Cherry-Sweet Heart Cookies

Cherry-Sweet Heart Cookies

These delicate, buttery heart-shaped cookies replace traditional jam with the rich, sweet-tangy flavor of Mariani Sweetened Cherries, making them an irresistible treat to enjoy with your loved ones.

  • People: Makes about 18 cookies
  • Prep/Cook Time: Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
  • Health:
Cherry-Sweet Heart Cookies

These delicate, buttery heart-shaped cookies replace traditional jam with the rich, sweet-tangy flavor of Mariani Sweetened Cherries, making them an irresistible treat to enjoy with your loved ones.

  • People: Makes about 18 cookies
  • Prep/Cook Time: Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
  • Health:
For the cookies:
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg yolk (optional)
For the cherry filling:

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  Mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together. If the dough feels too crumbly, add the egg yolk and mix until smooth.
  • Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes for easier shaping. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the chilled dough to a ¼-inch thickness.
  • Use a 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  • Using a heart-shaped cookie stamp, gently press into the center of each cookie to create an indentation for the filling, being careful not to press all the way through the dough.
  • Finely chop the Mariani Sweetened Cherries into small pieces. In a small saucepan, combine the chopped cherries and water.
  • Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until softened and slightly thickened.
  • Stir in honey or sugar if desired for a sweeter filling.
  • Let cool slightly.
  • Spoon the cherry filling into the heart-shaped cavity of each cookie, making sure it rests neatly inside the lines.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the filling has set.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Enjoy!
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