Description

Buttery, crisp-edged heart-shaped cookies that are perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or any special occasion. The dough is easy to prepare in advance, making them a convenient and charming treat.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup colored sugar or sprinkles (optional)

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Instructions

Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut out heart shapes with a cookie cutter and place them on the baking sheet.
Sprinkle with colored sugar or sprinkles, if desired.
Bake for 8–10 minutes until the edges are golden. Cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Chill the dough if it becomes too soft while rolling.

Swap vanilla extract for almond or lemon extract for a flavor twist.

Tint the dough with food coloring for festive variation.

For chocolate cookies, replace 1/4 cup of flour with cocoa powder.

Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg