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Ingredients
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- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vanilla frosting
- Red food coloring
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Combine dry ingredients then mix into wet until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets.
- Roll out the chilled dough and cut into heart shapes.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Cool on wire racks before decorating.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
Keep dough cold while working to prevent spreading.
Personalize cookies by experimenting with different food colorings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15