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Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies with Icing: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Luna
  • Total Time: 20 minute

Ingredients

– 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon almond extract
– 2-3 tablespoons milk (for icing)
– 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
– Food coloring (optional)
– Sprinkles (optional)


Instructions

Making Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies with Icing is straightforward when you follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
4. Add Egg and Extracts: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
7. Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about ¼ inch thick.
8. Cut Cookies: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Prepare the Icing: In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar with a few tablespoons of milk until smooth. Adjust the consistency as needed, adding more milk for thinner icing or more powdered sugar for thicker icing.
11. Color the Icing: If desired, divide the icing into separate bowls and add food coloring to create different shades.
12. Decorate the Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, use a piping bag or a knife to spread or pipe the icing onto each cookie. Add sprinkles if desired.

These steps will guide you in creating the most delightful Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies with Icing, ready to impress everyone!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 24 cookies
  • Calories: 150 kcal per cookie
  • Fat: 7g
  • Protein: 1g