Description
Learn how to make beautifully marbled heart-shaped sugar cookies that are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. These cookies are not only visually stunning but also delicious and fun to decorate.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional:
- Red or pink gel food coloring
- Sprinkles or icing for decorating (optional)
Instructions
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Dough Preparation: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until the dough forms. Divide the dough, tint one half with food coloring, and create a marbled effect by kneading both doughs together.
- Cutting and Baking: Roll out the marbled dough, cut out heart shapes, chill, and bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Decoration: Let the cookies cool before decorating with icing or sprinkles, if desired.
Notes
- For cleaner edges, chill the dough before cutting.
- Use gel food coloring to avoid altering the dough’s texture.
- These cookies freeze well and are perfect for special occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
