Ingredients
✓ 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
✓ 1 teaspoon baking soda
✓ 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
✓ 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
✓ 1 1/2 cups white sugar
✓ 1 large egg
✓ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✓ 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
✓ Royal icing – as needed
✓ Sprinkles – as desired
Instructions
✓ Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper
✓ Whisk flour, baking soda, and baking powder together
✓ Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy
✓ Add egg and vanilla extract and mix well
✓ Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until combined
✓ Stir in milk until dough holds together
✓ Wrap dough and chill for at least 30 minutes
✓ Roll dough to ¼ inch thickness and cut hearts with a cutter
✓ Place hearts on prepared sheets, spaced 1 inch apart
✓ Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges set and lightly golden
✓ Cool cookies on wire rack before decorating
✓ Prepare royal icing and pipe outlines and fills on each heart
✓ Add sprinkles while icing is wet and let set
✓ Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to one week
Notes
Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading; decorate after cookies are completely cool for best icing adherence.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4