Sweetheart Tarts

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Start with Alton's Sugar Cookie dough recipe.

3. 3

   Sprinkle a work surface and rolling pin with confectioner's sugar and roll out dough to 1/8-inch thick.

4. 4

   Move dough frequently to prevent it from sticking and add more confectioner's sugar to the work surface and rolling pin as needed.

5. 5

   Using a round cookie cutter the same diameter as the top of the muffin tin cups (about 2 inches), cut 36 rounds of dough.

6. 6

   Gently press a dough round into each muffin cup and press evenly into the sides and bottom of the cup.

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   Continue with remaining dough rounds.

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   Bake until set and edges are light golden, about 10-12 minutes.

9. 9

   Let cool in the pan completely before removing with a small offset spatula.

10. 10

    Heat the jam in a small saucepan over medium heat until melted.

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    Add the cherries and stir gently to coat completely.

12. 12

    With a small teaspoon, transfer a cherry into each tart shell and drizzle with a little more warm jam.

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    Allow to cool and set.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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