Description
These Heart Cookies are buttery, tender, and perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Decorated with icing and sprinkles, they’re fun to make and even more fun to share.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Royal icing or your choice of icing (for decoration)
- Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into heart shapes.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate cooled cookies with icing and sprinkles as desired.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading.
- You can freeze the cookies before or after baking for later use.
- Almond extract adds a lovely flavor but can be omitted if desired.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
