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Heart Slice and Bake Cookies

Delightful heart-shaped cookies that are easy to make, perfect for any occasion, with a buttery softness and colorful sprinkles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • Red food coloring (natural, optional) For coloring
  • Sprinkles (optional) For decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In another bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in vanilla and egg until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.
  5. If using, divide the dough and add red food coloring to one part, mixing until color is evenly distributed.
  6. Shape both doughs into logs, wrap in parchment paper, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Slice the chilled logs into heart shapes and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Sprinkle with extra sprinkles if desired.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden.
  5. Allow to cool before serving.

Notes

Chilling the dough is key for perfectly cut shapes. You can switch vanilla for almond extract or add chocolate chips for a fun twist.