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Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons milk (plus extra as needed)
- 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green gel food coloring (to achieve desired color)
- Red heart sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolk and vanilla, blending well. Gradually add flour mixture until combined.
- Roll tablespoon-sized dough into balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Create thumbprints in the center of each ball using a spoon handle or finger.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, then press down centers again and bake for 10-12 more minutes.
- Cool cookies on the sheet for 2-3 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
- Prepare filling by mixing confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, and milk until smooth; add food coloring.
- Fill cooled cookies with the green filling and decorate with red heart sprinkles.
- Allow filling to set before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for better texture.
Experiment with different colored fillings for various occasions.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 20