Slice and Bake Heart Cookies: The Best Sweet Treat for Loved Ones
A delightful recipe for heart-shaped cookies that are perfect for sharing with loved ones. These cookies are easy to make and can be stored for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Gradually add the flour and mix until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log.
- Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Slice the chilled dough into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For festive occasions, use cookie cutters to shape the cookies.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing or sprinkles after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg