Irresistible Cute Shortbread Hearts for Valentines Galentines
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Author:sophieb
Total Time:90 minutes
Yield:24 cookies 1x
Description
Bake adorable shortbread hearts for Valentines or Galentines Day Perfect for sharing love with friends and sweethearts Easy tasty and fun
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 cup of unsalted butter (softened)
¾ cup of granulated sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
½ teaspoon of salt
As desired of food coloring (optional)
½ cup of powdered sugar (for decoration)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Add in the vanilla extract and salt, mixing until well combined.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing just until the dough comes together. Be careful not to over-mix, as this may lead to tough cookies!
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling is essential as it helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
Once the dough has chilled, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Make sure to keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking!
Once the cookies are cooled, you can dust them with powdered sugar or use melted chocolate and food coloring for decoration. Get creative and make them as vibrant and appealing as possible!
Notes
These delightful Cute Shortbread Hearts are perfect for celebrating love on Valentine’s or Galentines Day. Easy to prepare and delicious!
