Description
Heart Cookies Decorated with Royal Icing are a delightful blend of sweetness and creativity, perfect for any occasion. These charming heart-shaped cookies feature a buttery base and are adorned with glossy royal icing, making them a delightful treat that will impress friends and family alike. Whether for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or just to brighten someone’s day, these cookies are easy to make and fun to decorate. Get ready to create edible art that brings joy!
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 egg whites or 3 tbsp meringue powder
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in flour until fully combined. Knead dough if crumbly.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick; cut into heart shapes.
- Place cookies on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely on racks.
- For royal icing, mix powdered sugar with egg whites (or meringue powder) and water until stiff peaks form. Divide for coloring if desired.
- Decorate cooled cookies using piping bags or squeeze bottles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg