Make soft and buttery heart-shaped sugar cookies, an ideal Valentine’s Day dessert. With easy ingredients and simple steps, these cookies are perfect for celebrating love.
Author:Tina
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:24 cookies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional: Pink or red food coloring, sprinkles, or icing for decoration
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until combined.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to ¼-inch thickness. Cut into heart shapes.
Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are set but not browned.
Cool completely before decorating with icing or sprinkles, if desired.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling for easier handling.
Customize with your favorite colors or designs for Valentine’s Day.