Description
Easy-to-make heart-shaped cookies perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- If desired, add red food coloring for a pink or red hue.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into heart shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a festive touch, decorate with icing or sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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