Description
These slice-and-bake heart cookies are a festive and easy Valentine’s Day treat that can be shaped, chilled, sliced, and decorated to your liking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy for about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Fold in the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder until the dough comes together.
- Divide the dough and roll it into two 10-inch ropes, then shape into heart-shaped logs.
- Wrap the logs tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Once chilled, slice the logs into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
- Place the slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9-11 minutes until the edges are set.
- Cool on a rack and decorate as desired.
Notes
For best results, chill the logs overnight for the cleanest edges and use a sharp knife for slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slice and Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg