Description
Delightful heart-shaped cookies with a rich buttery flavor, perfect for sharing and creating sweet memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the dough into two or three equal parts and roll into logs about 1.5-2 inches thick. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Unwrap the chilled dough, slice into ¼-inch rounds, and shape hearts with a cookie cutter if desired.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
You can customize these cookies with sprinkles or drizzle chocolate on top for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, heart-shaped, baking, dessert, family recipes