Valentine's Day Heart Cookies
These buttery-soft heart-shaped cookies are perfect for Valentine's Day, offering a nostalgic touch and delightful melt-in-your-mouth finish, ideal for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened Use real butter for best flavor.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup red food coloring Optional for festive color.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, around 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well until glossy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If desired, add red food coloring and mix until evenly colored.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies, placing them on a lined baking sheet spaced about 1 inch apart.
Baking
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, checking at 11 minutes for doneness. Look for slightly golden edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
- Serve as desired, optionally decorating with icing or dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
To keep cookies soft, store in an airtight container with a slice of apple. For crisper cookies, store with a paper towel. These cookies can be frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 25mgSugar: 6g
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