Description
Simple heart-shaped cookies perfect for baking and decorating, ideal for Pinterest-inspired treats.
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
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Add softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until dough forms.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges turn golden.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if too sticky.
- Use food coloring or icing for decoration.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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