Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies
These heart shaped sugar cookies are soft, buttery and just the right amount of sweet. They're perfect for decorating with icing or sprinkles and make a delightful gift or party treat. Their tender texture and classic vanilla flavor make them a favorite for all ages.
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Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rolling Pin
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
- Baking sheet(s)
- Parchment paper
- Wire rack
- Optional: piping bags, food coloring, sprinkles
Ingredients
- For the Cookies:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract optional
- For the Icing optional:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 –2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring optional
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Make the Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
- On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out cookies using a heart-shaped cookie cutter.
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden.
- Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Icing (Optional):
- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, and vanilla until smooth. Add more milk (a few drops at a time) for desired consistency.
- Divide into bowls and add food coloring if desired.
- Decorate cooled cookies using piping bags or a spoon. Add sprinkles before icing sets.
Servings: 24 cookies