Delicious Heart-Shaped Cookies: Easy Recipe for Sweet Treats
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Bake easy heart-shaped cookies with our delicious recipe. Perfect for any occasion, these sweet treats will delight your loved ones! 155 characters
Total Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Yield:24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
½ teaspoon of salt
1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups of granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 teaspoon of almond extract (optional)
½ cup of powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this aside.
In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This vital step incorporates air into the dough, yielding a tender cookie.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
Once the dough has come together, divide it in half, shape each half into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
After the dough has chilled, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about ¼ inch thickness. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies and place them onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep a close eye on them, as baking times may vary based on your oven.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Once cooled, you can dust them with powdered sugar or decorate them with icing for a festive touch.
Notes
If you’re looking for a delightful way to express love or celebrate a special occasion, heart-shaped cookies are the perfect treat. These delicious cookies can be customized with various flavors and decorations.
