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Heart-Shaped Butter Cookies
These delightful heart-shaped butter cookies are perfect for any occasion, especially for spreading a little love! Made with a rich butter dough, vanilla sugar, and a touch of food coloring to create a beautiful two-tone effect, these cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat. The recipe yields tender, flavorful cookies with a classic crisp edge and soft center. Follow these steps to create your own batch of edible hearts.
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Creaming Butter and Sugar
Recipe Information
1h
Prep Time
12m
Cook Time
1h 12m
Total Time
36
Servings
Easy
International
English
Nutrition (per serving)
175
Calories
3g
Protein
25g
Carbs
8g
Fat
Dough Coloring
Ingredients
Servings: 36
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Shaping the Cookie Dough
Instructions
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- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract) until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color.4mPreview4mPreviewIn a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract) until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Beat in the two large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.2m
Preview2mPreviewBeat in the two large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth. - In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. This helps to remove lumps and evenly distribute the leavening agent.1m
Preview1mPreviewIn a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. This helps to remove lumps and evenly distribute the leavening agent. - Gradually add the sifted flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined and a cohesive dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.3m
Preview3mPreviewGradually add the sifted flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined and a cohesive dough forms. Be careful not to overmix. - Divide the cookie dough into three equal parts. To two of these parts, add red food coloring, adjusting the amount until you achieve your desired shade of red.5mPreview5mPreviewDivide the cookie dough into three equal parts. To two of these parts, add red food coloring, adjusting the amount until you achieve your desired shade of red.
- Form the colored and uncolored dough sections into logs or shapes that, when combined, will create a heart pattern. The video shows a method where red dough is shaped around a white core.15mPreview15mPreviewForm the colored and uncolored dough sections into logs or shapes that, when combined, will create a heart pattern. The video shows a method where red dough is shaped around a white core.
- Wrap the shaped dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm. Once chilled, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter.35m
Preview35mPreviewWrap the shaped dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm. Once chilled, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter. - Preheat your oven to 180ยฐC (350ยฐF). Place the cut-out cookies on baking sheets lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.12m
Preview12mPreviewPreheat your oven to 180ยฐC (350ยฐF). Place the cut-out cookies on baking sheets lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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