Heart-Shaped Slice and Bake Cookies
These delightful heart-shaped cookies are perfect for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or any occasion to express your love with a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is softened for a creamy mixture.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- Red and pink food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles or colored sugar (optional) For decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract together until creamy.
- Mix in the egg until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half, and mix in food coloring to one half if desired.
- Roll each portion into a log and wrap in parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the chilled dough into 1/4 inch thick pieces, place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and sprinkle with decorative sugar if desired.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. Freeze the dough logs before slicing for longer storage.