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Heart Shaped Cookies

Delicious Heart Shaped Cookies for Loving Moments at Home

These Heart Shaped Cookies are soft with crisp edges, perfect for any occasion. Quick and easy to make, they bring joy and can be gifted or stored.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easy creaming.
  • 1 cup Sugar Brown sugar can be used for a softer texture.
  • 1 large Egg Can replace with a flax egg for vegan option.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla extract.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Can substitute with baking soda.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Icing
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Essential for making the icing.
  • 2-4 tablespoons Milk Non-dairy milk works for vegan options.
  • 1 drop Red Food Coloring Optional for coloring the icing.
  • Sprinkles Choose any color for decoration.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie Cutter
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until smooth.
  4. Whisk together 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
  5. Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Chill for 30 minutes if too soft.
  6. Cut out cookies with a heart-shaped cutter and place on a lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  8. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare icing by whisking together 2 cups of powdered sugar and 2-4 tablespoons of milk.
  10. Decorate the cooled cookies with icing and colorful sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. Freeze prior to icing for longer storage.

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