Description
Delight in the festive spirit with these charming conversation heart sugar cookies! Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any celebration, these cookies are soft, sweet, and customizable with heartfelt messages. Easy to make, they’re sure to bring joy to your gatherings and spark smiles among friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for 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. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate the flour and baking powder until a smooth dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about half an inch thick, then cut out heart shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before decorating with icing made from powdered sugar mixed with water or milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For unique flavors, try adding almond extract or citrus zest. - Use gel food coloring sparingly for vibrant icing colors. - Store decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.