Description
Delicious cookies shaped like hearts, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Royal icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out heart shapes and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before decorating with royal icing.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use food coloring for icing to add color.
- Make ahead and freeze the cookies for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: valentine heart cookies