Description
Indulge in the sweet charm of Slice and Bake Heart Cookies! These buttery and tender cookies feature a delightful heart shape at their center, making them perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or simply to show someone you care. With a vibrant red heart and a soft, delicious texture, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends. Easy to make and even easier to love, this recipe is a must-try for any cookie enthusiast!
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red food coloring (for heart dough)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Divide and Color Dough: Divide the dough in half. Color one half with red food coloring to your desired shade for the heart shape.
- Shape the Heart Dough: Roll the red dough into a log and shape it into a heart. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Surround with White Dough: Roll out the plain dough into a rectangle. Place the heart dough in the center and wrap the white dough around it. Roll to smooth the edges.
- Slice and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the dough into 1/4-inch thick cookies and place them on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Customize the heart dough with different colors to match various occasions.
For a softer dough, chill it longer if it’s too sticky.
Add chocolate chips or nuts to the plain dough for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 140 kcal
Keywords: Slice and Bake Heart Cookies, heart-shaped cookies, Valentine’s Day cookies, easy cookie recipe, festive cookies, butter cookies, decorated cookies, cookie dough.