Description
Delightful heart-shaped sugar cookies adorned with vibrant buttercream roses, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for buttercream), softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for buttercream)
- Food coloring (pink, red, or your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are light golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack.
- Beat the softened butter for the frosting until smooth and mix in powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Add vanilla extract and food coloring to achieve your desired colors.
- Pipe small roses onto cooled cookies.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming. Use flour to prevent dough sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg