Description
These heart-shaped butter cookies are irresistibly delightful, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut into heart shapes and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg