Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies
Adorable heart-shaped sugar cookies that are soft, buttery, and perfect for Valentine’s Day gifting, decorating, or sharing with loved ones.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand Mixer
- Heart-Shaped Cookie Cutter
- Baking Sheet
Ingrédients
Heart Shaped Cookies
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- pink or red food coloring optional
- icing or sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until a dough forms. Add food coloring if desired.
- Wrap dough and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough and cut into heart shapes.
- Place cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool completely before decorating with icing or sprinkles.
Notes
For softer cookies, avoid overbaking. These cookies also freeze well after baking.