Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Cookies
Deliciously buttery and sweet heart-shaped cookies, perfect for celebrating love, easily customizable with vibrant decorations.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour For gluten-free, use a gluten-free blend.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened For dairy-free, substitute with coconut oil or vegan butter.
- 1 ½ cups sugar Brown sugar can be used for a different flavor.
- 1 piece egg For egg-free, use a flaxseed or chia seed egg.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
For Decoration
- Red and pink icing Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Sprinkles Variety of sprinkles for decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by gathering all the ingredients for your Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Cookies. Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and creaminess.
Cooking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth.
- Gradually blend in the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out heart shapes and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.
- Once baked, let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
Notes
For best flavor and texture, store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Can be frozen for longer storage.