Description
Delightfully tender and buttery heart-shaped snacks that can be filled with sweet or savory treats, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Chilled water, as needed
- Fillings of choice (chocolate, fruits for sweet; herbs, mushrooms for savory)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add chilled water, kneading until the dough is soft and not sticky.
- Roll out the dough and use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Place them on the baking sheet.
- Create indentations for savory fillings or sprinkle chocolate chips for sweet snacks.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown, then cool on a wire rack.
- Optional: Add powdered sugar or chocolate glaze before serving.
Notes
Chill the butter before use to ensure tenderness. Avoid over-kneading the dough to maintain a light texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snack
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: heart-shaped snacks, cookies, baking, family recipe, treats