Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies
Crisp, buttery heart-shaped sugar cookies topped with a simple white icing and a sprinkle of red sugar. A quick and easy treat for any occasion.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 24
- Calories
- 110
- Protein
- 1g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons red sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, cream 1/2 cup softened butter with 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Gradually stir in 1.5 cups flour until a soft dough forms.
- 3
On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thick. Cut into heart shapes and place on a baking sheet.
- 4
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
- 5
Mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons milk to make a glaze. Drizzle over cooled cookies and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons red sugar.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- rolling pin
- heart-shaped cookie cutter
- baking sheet
- wire rack
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