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Heart-shaped Valentine's Day cookies decorated with royal icing and sprinkles

Easy Valentine’s Day Cookies — Cute Heart Shapes

These heart-shaped cookies are simple to make and festive for Valentine's Day, offering a delightful blend of buttery flavor and sweet decoration possibilities.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened For that classic rich flavor
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar To keep them sweet and crisp at the edges
  • 1 large Egg For structure
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For aroma
  • 2.5 cups All-purpose flour Main base
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder For a little lift
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt To balance the sweetness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
  2. Mix in the egg and vanilla.
  3. Add flour, baking powder, and salt, then stir until the dough comes together.
  4. Wrap the dough into a flat disk and chill for at least 45 minutes.
Baking
  1. Roll the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Cut out heart shapes and place them on a lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Remove cookies when the edges are just set.
Cooling
  1. Cool cookies completely before decorating.

Notes

To keep cookies fresh, store in an airtight container for up to 4 to 6 days. Freeze undecorated cookies and wrapped dough for longer shelf life.