Heart-Shaped Cookies
Heart-shaped cookies are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion, radiating love and joy with every bite. With their buttery texture and delightful decorations, these cookies not only evoke fond memories but also create new ones. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or simply want to brighten someone’s day, these easy-to-make cookies are sure to impress everyone around.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together room temperature butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour and baking powder together. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick and cut out heart shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on prepared sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before decorating with royal icing or glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg