Description
A sweet and simple recipe for heart-shaped cookies using a heart cookie cutter.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
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, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Use the heart cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before decorating if desired.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use icing or sprinkles for decoration.
- Chill the dough for easier handling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Heart Cookie Cutter, cookies, baking, dessert