Frosted Heart Sugar Cookies
Delight in these charming Frosted Heart Sugar Cookies, perfectly soft and decorated with sweet, colorful frosting—ideal for celebrations or sharing with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for frosting)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Food coloring (optional, for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Add milk as needed to form a soft dough.
- Roll out dough to about ¼ inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together powdered sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
- Frost cooled cookies with the prepared icing and let set before serving.
Notes
For extra sparkle, sprinkle colored sugar or edible glitter on the frosting before it sets for a festive touch.
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