Love letter shortbread cookies for valentine's day

Name: Love letter shortbread cookies for valentine's day
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 1 shortcrust pastry; Strawberry jam

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Very Easy

22 min

618 Kcal

Why not write a beautiful love letter to your partner for Valentine's Day? Not feeling inspired? Let's keep the idea of a letter, then—but this one will be edible! It turns into jam, which will be tucked inside envelope-shaped shortbread cookies sealed with a pretty heart. Not bad, right?! They're easier to make than a letter is to write, and they're guaranteed to impress ;-) Plus, you only need 2 ingredients! Amazing ;-) Follow the step-by-step instructions to make these treats, including the folding technique that will give you this lovely result.

Ingredients

1 shortcrust pastry
Strawberry jam

Materials

baking sheet, parchment paper, rolling pin, cookie cutter

Preparation

Preparation10 min

Cook time12 min

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Roll out the shortcrust pastry and cut it into 7 cm squares.
Use the leftover dough to form little hearts.
Place the squares on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a diamond shape ♦
Spread some strawberry jam in the center.
Fold the bottom corner towards the center, then do the same with the left and right corners.
Seal everything with a heart made of dough.
Bake the cookies for 15 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
And there you have it! Your letters are ready to be gifted to your loved one!

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FAQ ❓

What types of jam can be used for the love letter shortbread cookies?

You can use any jam you like, but strawberry jam is especially delicious and goes well with the shortcrust pastry.

How can I customize the shortbread cookies for Valentine's Day?

You can add spices such as cinnamon or vanilla to the shortcrust pastry, or decorate the hearts with melted chocolate for an even more romantic touch.