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Heart-Shaped Cookies

Delightful heart-shaped cookies that are perfect for celebrations like Valentine's Day. They're easy to make, fun to decorate, and make a thoughtful homemade gift.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use softened butter for easier mixing.
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
Decoration
  • Colored sugar or frosting For decoration, use colored sugar or frosting as desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
  4. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place them onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  5. Press heart-shaped cookie cutters into the dough to create heart shapes.
  6. Sprinkle with colored sugar or frost as desired.
Baking
  1. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
  2. Let cool on wire racks.

Notes

Serve heart-shaped cookies on a festive plate. They pair well with tea or milk. Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage. Add a note for a special gift.