Heart Sugar Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft sugar cookies cut into hearts and topped with colorful icing. Perfect for celebrations and sharing fun moments.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dry Mix
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344 g plain flour
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3 g salt
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2 g baking powder
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5 g baking soda
→ Wet Mix
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227 g softened unsalted butter
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300 g granulated sugar
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1 big egg
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2.5 ml almond extract
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5 ml vanilla extract
→ Toppings
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Royal icing, as much as you like
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Food dyes, as much as you want
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
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Set your oven to 190°C so it’s ready for baking before you start making the dough.
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Grab a medium bowl and stir flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until they’re nicely mixed.
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In a big bowl, whisk softened butter and sugar with a mixer till it feels light and smooth.
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Pour in the egg, vanilla, and almond extracts. Mix well until everything’s combined and smells great.
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Slowly stir the dry mix into the wet one until you get a soft dough.
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On a floured surface, roll the dough about 6 mm thick. Cut hearts with cookie cutters.
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Put the cut dough hearts on baking sheets with 2.5 cm space between. Bake 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
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Move cookies to a rack to cool off completely before adding royal icing and color the way you like.
# Helpful Tips:
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Make sure your butter's room temp so it blends easier and dough feels nicer.