Description
Delicate and visually appealing pink velvet heart cookies perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and buttermilk.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Mix in the red food coloring until uniform.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out heart shapes.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- Chilling the dough prevents spreading.
- For a cream cheese frosting, combine 8 oz cream cheese with 1/2 cup butter and 4 cups powdered sugar.
- Consider adding sprinkles for a decorative touch.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pink Velvet Heart Cookies, Cookies, Baking, Dessert, Valentine's Day