Heart Cookies
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5
Heart Cookies
Description
Heart Cookies combine simple pantry ingredients such as sugar, cold cubed butter, egg, vanilla extract, flour, and baking powder into a dough that is initially crumbly but comes together with gentle hand mixing. Rolling the dough to about a quarter to three-eighths inch thick allows the cookies to maintain a tender yet slightly firm structure after baking. The dough is cut into charming heart shapes, optionally stamped with phrases for added character, then chilled briefly before baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 8 to 10 minutes. Cooling the cookies on a rack ensures they set properly without becoming hard.
The flavor balance is classic sugar cookie with a mild vanilla note and buttery richness. Their soft texture with firmer edges makes these cookies versatile as a snack or a sweet gift. Their modest decoration with stamped messages adds a personalized feel without complicating the process.
Storing leftover cookies in an airtight container preserves their freshness for up to four days. Serving them at room temperature highlights their tender crumb and smooth flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter cut into cubes, cold
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour all-purpose flour + 2 tablespoons, unbleached
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixer, stir butter and sugar together until blended. Stir in egg and vanilla. Scrape sides of bowl and mix again. Slowly stir in flour and baking powder until just incorporated. Dough will be crumbly so you'll have to work it together with your hands. Shouldn't take too much effort.
- Roll dough out to be 1/4-3/8 inch thick on a well-floured work surface.
- Cut into heart shapes and transfer to a baking sheet.
- Stamp phrases onto cookies and freeze 10 minutes.
- Immediately transfer to oven and bake 8-10 minutes. The thicker the cookie, the longer the baking time. Cool 3 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack. Serve at room temperature. Store any extra cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 248IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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