Description
Heart-shaped cookies decorated with royal icing are the perfect sweet treat to celebrate love and special occasions. These soft, buttery cookies, adorned with vibrant, glossy icing, offer a delightful combination of taste and visual appeal. Whether for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or just because, these charming cookies are sure to impress. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable designs, you can create stunning treats that bring joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for royal icing)
- 2 egg whites or 1 tbsp meringue powder (for royal icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until you form a soft dough.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick; use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
- Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely.
- For royal icing, beat powdered sugar with egg whites or meringue powder until stiff peaks form. Decorate cooled cookies as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg