Heart-Shaped Valentine's Day Cookies
Delightful heart-shaped cookies perfect for Valentine's Day celebrations that are great for gifting and sharing.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature.
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract Optional, can experiment with other extracts.
Icing Ingredients
- as needed Vibrant icing for decoration Use food coloring as desired.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut into heart shapes and place on baking sheets.
Baking
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on wire racks before decorating with icing.
Notes
Cookies can be served on a festive plate or packaged for gifting. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage. Chilling the dough makes it easier to roll, and you can add chocolate chips or sprinkles for extra flavor.