Valentine's Day Heart Cookies
Celebrate love with these delightful Valentine's Day Heart Cookies, featuring a buttery sugar cookie base and vibrant pink icing. Perfect for gifting or sharing with someone special.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pink food coloring
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla bean paste until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are just golden. Cool completely.
- For the icing, mix powdered sugar, milk, and a few drops of pink food coloring until smooth. Decorate cooled cookies and let the icing set before serving.
Notes
- Allow cookies to cool completely before icing to prevent melting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.