Easy Heart-Shaped Decorated Cookies for Valentine’s Day
Heart-shaped cookies have been a popular treat for Valentine’s Day since the 18th century.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 10.
Easy Heart-Shaped Decorated Cookies for Valentine’s Day
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
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Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
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Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
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Divide the icing into separate bowls and add food coloring to each bowl to create different colors.
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Decorate the cooled cookies with the colored icing using a piping bag or a small spoon.
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Allow the icing to set before serving.
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Enjoy your delicious heart-shaped decorated cookies for Valentine's Day!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
