JAM HEART STARS, easy and quick cookies, with almond shortcrust pastry, perfect recipe to give as a Christmas gift, great to dip in milk for breakfast or snack.
The Jam Heart Stars are those Christmas cookies that make you fall in love at first bite. A simple, fragrant, and quick-to-make almond shortcrust pastry, with a soft jam heart that immediately wins you over. They are perfect as a homemade gift idea or as breakfast cookies to dip in milk on cold December mornings.
The star shape makes them irresistible on holiday trays. Simply roll out the shortcrust pastry, cut out the stars, fill them with your favorite jam, and bake them for a few minutes. They are easy, quick, and spectacular cookies, ideal when you want to bring something festive to the table without complicating your life.
For an even more delicious aroma, you can add vanilla or lemon zest to the dough. And if you want a shiny and perfect jam heart, mix a teaspoon of water with the jam before using it. They keep well for a long time, so you can prepare them in advance and have them ready for guests, snacks, or gift packages.
Follow me in the kitchen today there are jam heart stars.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6-8
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: New Year's, Christmas
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup flour (the one you usually use)
- 1 egg
- 1 pinch salt
- 5 1/2 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 pinch vanillin
- lemon zest
- 1 tsp baking powder
Steps
Pour the flours onto the work surface and make a hole in the center.
Add salt, baking powder, sugar, vanillin, lemon zest, and the egg, mix with a fork starting from the center and moving to the sides then add the butter in pieces and knead well.
Make a ball and let it rest in the fridge wrapped in plastic wrap for 30 minutes.
After the time has passed, take the shortcrust pastry and roll it out on the floured surface, cut it with a star of 4 inches or as you prefer.
Place a teaspoon of jam in the center and pair the cookies, seal the edges and place them on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake at 356°F for 12-15 minutes.
Bon appétit
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JAM HEART STARS
Useful tips:
– Chill the dough for more precise cookies.
– Use red or green jams for a super Christmas effect.
– Sprinkle with powdered sugar to make them shine like snow.
– Also perfect with sugar-free jam or citrus preserves.
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FAQ JAM HEART STARS
Can I substitute almond flour?
Yes, with all-purpose flour, but the texture changes slightly.
Which jam is best suited?
Strawberries, raspberries, apricots, or pistachio, but you can use any.
Can I make them without butter?
Yes, just use vegetable butter or oil.
Are they good to give as gifts?
Of course! They stay perfect for days and make a great impression.
