Description
Learn how to bake perfect heart-shaped cookies with this simple recipe. These cookies are great for special occasions and loved by all.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 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 the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
- Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving or decorating.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it’s too sticky.
- Decorate with icing or sprinkles for extra flair.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: heart-shaped cookies, baking, dessert, homemade cookies