Description
These cute heart-shaped shortbread cookies are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats perfect for Valentine’s Day. Simple to make and customizable with icing and sprinkles, these cookies are sure to impress!
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Sprinkles, icing, or colored sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Make the Dough: Beat together butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Add vanilla and salt, then gradually mix in the flour until dough forms.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to roll out.
- Roll Out and Cut: Roll the dough on a floured surface, then use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out your cookies.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden on the edges. Cool on a wire rack.
- Decorate: Once cooled, decorate with icing, sprinkles, or colored sugar. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Chill the dough: Ensure the dough is chilled before cutting to avoid spreading during baking.
- Use softened butter: This will create a smooth, creamy dough that’s easy to work with.
- Don’t overbake: Keep an eye on the cookies; they should be lightly golden on the edges, not dark.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Valentine’s Day cookies, heart-shaped shortbread, shortbread cookies, Valentine cookies, buttery shortbread