Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup royal icing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well.
- Roll out the dough and cut into heart shapes.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool before decorating with royal icing.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Experiment with different icing colors for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Valentine's Day Cookies