Description
Delightful heart-shaped cookies filled with creamy frosting, perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp milk (for frosting)
- Colorful sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare your baking station: Clear your workspace and gather all your tools and ingredients. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the cookie dough: In a large bowl, mix together softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Incorporate your egg and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in your flour and baking powder.
- Chill the dough: Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll and cut: Dust your work surface lightly with flour. Roll out the chilled dough to about ¼-inch thickness and use heart-shaped cookie cutters.
- Bake: Place the cookies on baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare the frosting: Beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Assemble the treats: Spread frosting on one cookie and press another on top to create a sandwich.
- Decorate: Add colorful sprinkles or melted chocolate to enhance your treats.
- Present your adorable treats on a festive plate and enjoy!
Notes
Can be made-ahead: Prepare dough the night before and refrigerate. Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Valentine's Day, cookies, treats, baking, dessert