Heart-Shaped Cookies
Indulge in the delightful world of heart-shaped cookies, perfect for sharing love and joy anytime! These soft, buttery cookies melt in your mouth, offering a tender crunch followed by a sweet finish. Ideal for celebrations or as a special surprise, they can easily be customized with your favorite toppings. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or decorated with icing, these charming cookies promise to bring smiles to everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 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
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick and cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Place on lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before decorating as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg