Description
Discover how to make delicious cut out sugar heart cookies topped with creamy buttercream frosting Perfect for any sweet occasion
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for the buttercream frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for the frosting)
- 2 tablespoons milk (or more for desired consistency)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy—about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients until just incorporated.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to about ¼-inch thickness and cut out heart shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place the cut-out shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth, then add milk and vanilla to reach desired consistency.
- Once cookies are cooled, frost them with the buttercream.
Notes
Delightful cut-out sugar heart cookies paired with a heavenly buttercream frosting, perfect for spreading love on any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g