Vanilla Heart Jam Drops

Method

1. 1

   Pre-heat the oven to 160C (fan forced) and line two baking trays with baking paper.

2. 2

   In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugar, egg yolk and vanilla together until light and creamy. Add the cream cheese and beat it through until smooth.

3. 3

   Add the sifted flour, baking soda and baking powder and mix until the dough comes together.

4. 4

   Using a tablespoon of dough at a time, roll it into balls and place on the tray leaving at least 3cm between each one. Use your thumb to make an angled imprint and then press again to form a heart. Fill each dough heart with about half a teaspoon of jam.

5. 5

   Bake the biscuits for 10-12 minutes or until golden. Leave them to rest on the trays for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.