Frosted Heart Sugar Cookies
Delight in these classic Frosted Heart Sugar Cookies, featuring tender, buttery sugar cookies topped with sweet, creamy frosting perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Food coloring (red or pink, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Add buttermilk one tablespoon at a time until dough is soft but not sticky.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness. Cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges are just starting to turn golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool on wire racks.
- For the frosting, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
- Spread frosting on cooled cookies and allow to set before serving.
Notes
For extra decoration, sprinkle colored sugar or edible glitter on the frosting before it sets.
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