Description
Delicious and soft sugar cookies shaped like hearts, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1/4 cup colored sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
- Add buttermilk as needed to soften the dough.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into heart shapes.
- Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets and sprinkle with colored sugar.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Let cool on wire racks.
Notes
- For a softer cookie, do not overbake.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing for a festive touch.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Happy Heart Sugar Cookies, sugar cookies, heart-shaped cookies, dessert recipes