Description
Indulge in the nostalgic charm of Slice and Bake Heart Cookies, where the sweet aroma of freshly baked treats fills your home. These delightful heart-shaped cookies are simple to make, perfect for any occasion, and can be customized with colorful sprinkles or icing. Each bite offers a buttery richness combined with a hint of vanilla, making them an irresistible treat for family gatherings or cozy afternoons. Get ready to create sweet memories as you bake these easy yet charming cookies.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Decorative sprinkles or icing (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Shape the dough into two logs (about 1.5 inches in diameter), wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice each log into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place on prepared baking sheets with space between each cookie.
- Optionally decorate with sprinkles before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Let cool before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg