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Romantic Love Letter Cookies with Jam – With this simple cookie recipe and a little creativity, you can bake beautiful and delicious love letter cookies that are perfect for special moments or as a sweet surprise for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day!
Love Letter Cookies with Jam
Baking homemade heart cookies is a heartfelt gesture of love! In this article, I would like to show you how to make delicious love letter cookies that will not only delight the palate but also the heart of your loved one. These cookies are perfect for romantic occasions such as Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, anniversaries or just to give someone special a sweet surprise.
In our hectic world, it’s important to appreciate the little things and show our love and appreciation to the people we care about. Homemade cookies are a wonderful and personal way to do just that. The love letter cookies are not only delicious and appealing, but also a romantic gesture that expresses your love.
So, grab your baking utensils and make your own love letter cookies with love and passion!
Ingredients for Cookies with Jam
- Flour (all-purpose, wheat or spelt flour)
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla sugar (or ground bourbon vanilla) Vegan butter
- Jam (e.g. strawberry, raspberry or cherry jam without chunks)
How to make Love Letter Cookies with Jam
As always, I recommend watching the recipe video and checking out these step-by-step instructions first. You can then find the full recipe with the exact quantities in the recipe card below!
Step 1: Make the dough
Combine the flour, powdered sugar, vanilla sugar and salt in a bowl. Add the butter in small pieces and knead into a smooth dough (add 1-3 tablespoons of cold water if necessary). Shape the dough into a flat ball, wrap tightly in cling film and place in the fridge for approx. 30 minutes (or overnight).
Step 2: Shape love letter cookies
Remove the ball of dough from the fridge and roll out to a thickness of approx. 3 mm on a lightly floured work surface. Cut the dough into equal squares using a knife or a pizza roller and cut out small hearts from the scraps of dough. Spread about 1-2 teaspoons of jam in the middle of the squares and moisten the corners with a little water. First fold the bottom corner towards the center. Then fold the outer corners inwards and finally seal the center with a pastry heart.
Step 3: Bake the cookies with jam
Place the love letter cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between them. (Optional for more shine and color as a vegan egg wash substitute: Mix some dairy-free milk or cream with turmeric and brush the cookies with it). Bake the love letter cookies at 356 °C (180 °C) for approx. 12-15 minutes (depending on size) until lightly golden brown. Then leave to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar as desired and decorate with Lovely Sprinkles!
Decorating cookies – 7 simple ideas
Decorating cookies can be creative and fun. The love letter cookies are cute and pretty as they are, but you can of course decorate them even more excitingly. Here are some tips on how to decorate cookies:
- Icing: Whip up an icing from powdered sugar and water or lemon juice. Divide it into different bowls as desired and color it with food coloring. Use piping bags or small spoons to apply the icing to the cookies.
- Sprinkles and pearls: Use colorful sprinkles or sugar pearls to give the cookies a textured and shiny surface.
- Chocolate: Melt chocolate and dip the cookies in it or apply it with a spoon. Then decorate them with nuts, dried fruit or shredded coconut.
- Fondant: Roll out the fondant thinly and cut it into shapes to fit the cookies. Place the fondant on the cookies and press it down lightly.
- Edible colors: Use edible colors or food coloring pens to paint directly on the cookies or draw fine lines and patterns.
- Icings and glitter: Experiment with different icings, including royal icing, and add edible glitter or powdered sugar to create a sparkling effect.
- Stencil technique: Place stencils or stencils on the cookies and dust them with powdered sugar or cocoa to create patterns.
Tips for making perfect Valentine‘s Day Cookies:
- Make sure that the butter is not too cold so that it can be kneaded well with the other ingredients to form a hom*ogeneous shortbread cookie dough.
- Allow the dough to rest in the fridge so that it does not stick when you roll it out.
- When cutting out the cookies, make sure they are of an even thickness to achieve an even baking result.
- Make sure that the oven is properly preheated to ensure that the cookies are evenly browned and golden brown.
- Decorate the cookies with love and creativity to give them a personal touch.
Can I make Cookie Dough ahead?
Of course you can! You can also prepare the cookie dough in advance. After making it, wrap it airtight in cling film and place it in the fridge overnight. Make sure that it softens slightly at room temperature before further processing so that it is easier to roll out and the cookies are tender. The dough is also easy to freeze and will keep in the freezer for up to three months. You can find more tips and information in my shortcrust pastry (pie dough) recipe!
How to store Cookies with Jam
To preserve the freshness and taste of the jam cookies, they should be stored in an airtight container or cookie tin. You can also place parchmenr paper between the layers of love letter cookies to prevent them from sticking together. At room temperature, the cookies will stay fresh and delicious for up to 7 days.
These Love Letter Cookies with Jam are:
- Vegan
- Egg-free
- Easy to make
- Can also be made gluten-free
- Soft, tender and crispy
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Pretty
- Perfect as a snack or gift idea for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or just as a dessert for cozy Sundays and holidays!
More Recipes for Valentine’s and Mother’s Day
- Puff Pastry Hearts with Custard
- No Bake Brownie Hearts
- Vegan Madeleines
- Raspberry Cream Cake
- No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
- Linzer Cookies
- Chocolate Mugcake
- Raspberry Swiss Roll
- Raspberries and Cream Cookie Cake
- Cake Pralines
- Ravioli Hearts
Recipe Video
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Valentine‘s Day Love Cookies with Jam
Author: Bianca Zapatka
Romantic Love Letter Cookies with Jam - With this simple cookie recipe and a little creativity, you can bake beautiful and delicious love letter cookies that are perfect for special moments or as a sweet surprise for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day!
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Chill Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Cookies, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine German
Servings 20 Cookies
Calories 134.4 kcal
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Ingredients
- 2 ½ cup (g) flour all-purpose wheat or spelt flour
- 1 cup (100 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tsp (8 g) vanilla sugar or ¼ tsp ground bourbon vanilla
- 7 oz (200 g) vegan butter
- 3-4 tbsp jam e.g. strawberry, raspberry or cherry jam without pieces
Instructions
*Note: Watch the recipe video + step-by-step pictures above!
Combine flour, powdered sugar, vanilla sugar and salt in a bowl. Add the butter in small pieces and knead into a smooth dough (add 1-3 tablespoons of cold water if necessary). Shape the dough into a flat ball, wrap tightly in cling film and place in the fridge for approx. 30 minutes (or overnight).
Preheat the oven to 356 ℉ (180 °C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Take the dough ball out of the fridge and roll out to a thickness of approx. 0.1-inch (3 mm) on a lightly floured work surface. Cut the dough into squares of the same size using a knife or pizza roller and cut out small hearts from the scraps of dough.
Spread about 1-2 teaspoons of jam on the center of the squares and moisten the corners with a little water. First fold the bottom corner towards the center. Then fold the outer corners inwards and finally seal the center with a pastry heart.
Place the love letters on the prepared baking tray, leaving a little space between each. (Optional for more shine and color: Mix some plant-based milk or cream with turmeric and brush the cookies with it).
Bake the love letter cookies for approx. 12-15 minutes (depending on size) until lightly golden brown. Then leave to cool completely.
Dust with powdered sugar as desired and decorate with Lovely Sprinkles. Enjoy!
Notes
- The cookies can be stored in a cookie tin at room temperature for up to 7 days.
- Further information and lots of helpful baking tips as well as storing notes and make-ahead instructions can be found in the blog post above!
Nutritions
Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 134.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1.6g | Fat: 6.6g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Sodium: 65.2mg | Potassium: 19.5mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 5.3g | Vitamin A: 381.9IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 2.5mg | Iron: 0.7mg
Nutrition is calculated automatically and should be used as estimate.
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Love Letter Cookies with Jam
The article describes a recipe for making Love Letter Cookies with Jam. These cookies are intended for special occasions such as Valentine's Day or Mother's Day. They are not only delicious but also a romantic gesture to express love and appreciation.
Ingredients for Cookies with Jam
The recipe calls for the following ingredients:
- Flour: You can use all-purpose, wheat, or spelt flour.
- Powdered sugar: This adds sweetness and helps to create a tender texture.
- Vanilla sugar or ground bourbon vanilla: These ingredients provide a subtle vanilla flavor.
- Vegan butter: This is a dairy-free alternative to traditional butter.
- Jam: Choose a jam flavor you prefer, such as strawberry, raspberry, or cherry jam without chunks.
Making Love Letter Cookies with Jam
The recipe provides step-by-step instructions for making the cookies:
- Make the dough: Combine flour, powdered sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add vegan butter and knead into a smooth dough. If needed, add a small amount of cold water. Shape the dough into a flat ball, wrap it tightly in cling film, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes or overnight.
- Shape the cookies: Roll out the dough to a thickness of approximately 3 mm on a lightly floured work surface. Cut the dough into squares and cut out small hearts from the scraps. Spread jam in the middle of the squares and moisten the corners with water. Fold the corners towards the center and seal with a pastry heart.
- Bake the cookies: Place the love letter cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake at 356 °F (180 °C) for about 12-15 minutes until lightly golden brown. Allow them to cool completely.
Decorating Love Letter Cookies
The article also provides ideas for decorating the cookies:
- Icing: Whip up an icing from powdered sugar and water or lemon juice. Divide it into different bowls, color it with food coloring, and apply it to the cookies using piping bags or small spoons.
- Sprinkles and pearls: Use colorful sprinkles or sugar pearls to give the cookies a textured and shiny surface.
- Chocolate: Melt chocolate and dip the cookies in it or apply it with a spoon. Decorate with nuts, dried fruit, or shredded coconut.
- Fondant: Roll out fondant thinly, cut it into shapes that fit the cookies, and place it on top.
- Edible colors: Use edible colors or food coloring pens to paint directly on the cookies or draw fine lines and patterns.
- Icings and glitter: Experiment with different icings, including royal icing, and add edible glitter or powdered sugar to create a sparkling effect.
- Stencil technique: Place stencils or stencils on the cookies and dust them with powdered sugar or cocoa to create patterns.
Tips for Making Perfect Valentine's Day Cookies
The article provides some tips for making perfect Valentine's Day cookies:
- Ensure that the butter is not too cold to be easily kneaded with the other ingredients.
- Allow the dough to rest in the fridge to prevent sticking when rolling it out.
- When cutting out the cookies, make sure they are of even thickness for even baking.
- Preheat the oven properly to ensure that the cookies are evenly browned.
- Decorate the cookies with love and creativity to give them a personal touch.
Storing Cookies with Jam
To preserve the freshness and taste of the jam cookies, store them in an airtight container or cookie tin. You can also place parchment paper between the layers to prevent them from sticking together. The cookies will stay fresh and delicious at room temperature for up to 7 days.
I hope this information helps you understand the concepts used in the article and provides you with a good overview of making Love Letter Cookies with Jam. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
