For the best flavor, use high-quality apricot preserves. Chilling the dough is crucial for a flaky and tender pastry. Don't skip this step! If the dough becomes too soft while rolling, return it to the refrigerator for a few minutes to firm up. Feel free to experiment with different fruit preserves, such as raspberry or cherry. These cookies are best enjoyed within 2-3 days of baking.
Easy Fruit-Filled Pastry Heart Cookies
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME3 hrs 10 mins
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SERVING18 People
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VIEWS13
Delicate, buttery, and bursting with fruity goodness, these heart-shaped cookies are a delightful treat. The flaky pastry and sweet filling make them irresistible, perfect for sharing with loved ones or savoring on your own.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate11 g
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Cholesterol31 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium78 mg
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Sugar4 g
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Fat8 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Prepare baking sheets by spraying with cooking spray or lining with parchment paper. (5 minutes)
02
Step
10 mins
In a large bowl, combine the flour, butter, cream cheese, and salt. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter and cream cheese into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (10 minutes)
03
Step
2 hrs
Gently gather the dough into a ball, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight. (2 hours +)
04
Step
15 mins
Divide the chilled dough in half. Keep one half refrigerated while working with the other. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out 18 cookies. (15 minutes)
05
Step
20 mins
Carefully transfer the cut-out cookies to a baking sheet and place in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to firm up. This helps prevent them from spreading during baking. Repeat with the remaining dough. (20 minutes)
06
Step
5 mins
Place 18 cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie. Lightly brush the edges of each cookie with beaten egg. (5 minutes)
07
Step
15 mins
Spoon about 1 teaspoon of apricot preserves into the center of each cookie. Top with another unfilled cookie, gently pressing around the edges to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork to create a decorative border and ensure a tight seal. (15 minutes)
08
Step
5 mins
Brush the tops of the filled cookies with beaten egg and sprinkle generously with granulated sugar. (5 minutes)
09
Step
10 mins
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown. (10-12 minutes)
10
Step
30 mins
Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack. (30 minutes)
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Rosario Okeefe
Jun 23, 2025The instructions were very clear and easy to follow. Even a beginner baker like myself was able to make these successfully.
Muriel Weimann
Jun 22, 2025I made these for Valentine's Day and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the heart shape and the delicious flavor.
Constance Oconnell
Jun 8, 2025Freezing the cut-out cookies before baking is a great tip! It really helped them hold their shape.
Elva Bergnaum
Jun 3, 2025These cookies are absolutely divine! The pastry is so flaky and the apricot filling is the perfect amount of sweetness.