For Valentine’s Day, I made these yummy heart-shaped cookies. I have to say, the quality of the jam really makes a difference. If you must use store bought, be sure to buy preserves rather than jelly or jam. Flavor is exceptional.

White Chocolate Strawberry Jam Cookies
adapted from hot polka dot

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup strawberry jam

1. Preheat oven to 350F.  Line baking sheet with parchment paper or preheat baking stone (my preferred method)
2. Cream the butter and sugars together, then add the egg and vanilla and mix well.
3. Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together in separate bowl.
4. Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture soft dough forms.  Stir in chocolate chips.
5. Spoon into heart shaped pan.  Flatten top slightly with spoon or glass.
6. Spread generous amount  of jam onto each cookie so it covers most of the top of cookie.
7. Bake 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.  Cool on wire rack.