Description
Painted Sugar Cookie Hearts are a delightful treat perfect for celebrating love and joy. These soft, buttery cookies, adorned with vibrant icing, offer a melt-in-your-mouth experience that is sure to impress at any festive occasion. Easy to make and fun to decorate, this recipe allows you to unleash your creativity in the kitchen. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day or a birthday celebration, these cookies will bring smiles to everyone’s faces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–4 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
- Food coloring (as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Roll chilled dough to about a quarter-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut into heart shapes.
- Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.
- Mix powdered sugar with milk for icing consistency; add food coloring as desired and decorate cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg