Description
These delightful heart-shaped sugar cookies are perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day!
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for decorating)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture until combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool and decorate with powdered sugar and food coloring if desired.
Notes
- For a softer cookie, reduce baking time slightly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg