Heart Cookies
Heart Cookies are deliciously sweet and visually striking treats that are perfect for sharing love and joy.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup softened butter Use fresh for best flavor and texture.
- 2 large eggs Free-range recommended for better flavor.
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- In another bowl, combine 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder, whisking until mixed.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into three equal parts.
- Tint one part with red food coloring, one with pink, and leave one plain white.
- Roll out each colored dough between sheets of parchment paper to an even thickness.
Baking
- Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on baking sheets lined with parchment.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow baked cookies to cool on a wire rack.
Notes
To maintain freshness, store cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week. They can be frozen for up to three months.