Description
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to share love through sweet, homemade treats. These Valentine’s Day Heart Cookies are soft, buttery, and easy to decorate, making them ideal for kids, couples, and family baking fun. Whether you’re surprising your sweetheart or creating a festive activity, these heart-shaped cookies are guaranteed to spread love with every bite.
Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Decorating (Optional)
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Royal icing
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Colored frosting
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Sprinkles or edible glitter
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
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Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
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Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
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Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies.
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Place cookies on prepared baking sheets.
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Bake for 8–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
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Cool completely before decorating.
Notes
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Chill dough for 20–30 minutes if it becomes too soft.
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Don’t overbake to keep cookies soft and tender.
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Royal icing works best on fully cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
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