Description
Heart-shaped cookies perfect for Valentine’s Day, with a simple recipe and easy-to-follow instructions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar, then add egg and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut heart shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool before serving or decorating.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Use icing or sprinkles for decoration.
- Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: heart shaped cookies, valentines day, homemade cookies, baking, dessert