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Heart Cookies with Floral Decoration

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Delightful heart-shaped cookies adorned with floral decorations, perfect for expressing love and sharing sweet moments.

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • Pink and orange food coloring
  • Royal icing for decorations (color of choice)
  • Edible glitter or sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
  2. Cream together butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough in half; color one half with pink food coloring and the other with orange.
  6. Wrap dough portions in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut out heart shapes; place on baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are light golden; cool on wire rack.
  10. Decorate cookies with royal icing, allowing it to set before adding glitter or sprinkles.

Notes

Be cautious not to overmix the dough and ensure the cookies are not overbaked for best texture.

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