Description
Ruffled Heart Sugar Cookies are the perfect sweet treat to share with loved ones. These delightful heart-shaped cookies feature ruffled edges and a tender, buttery texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or any occasion calling for a touch of sweetness, these cookies can be easily customized with various decorations to suit your style. Impress your family and friends with this elegant recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a memorable dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed butter mixture until fully incorporated.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets and lightly press down to form heart shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cooling on wire racks before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg