Delicious Heart Cookies with Creamy Buttercream Bliss
These Heart Cookies are charming, customizable, and topped with creamy buttercream, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- cookie cutter
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base
- 360 g All-Purpose Flour Cake flour can give an even more tender bite.
- 1 tsp Baking Powder Essential for perfect lift and fluffiness.
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt Enhances sweetness; can swap with regular salt.
- 2 sticks Butter Softened, unsalted to control sweetness.
- 200 g Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can make these cookies even more delightful.
- 1 large Egg Room temperature for best results.
- 1 Tbsp Milk Almond milk is a good dairy-free alternative.
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
For the Buttercream Frosting
- 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened; mascarpone is a good alternative.
- 1 stick Butter Softened for frosting.
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar Reduce for less sweetness.
- Food Coloring Pink and Red for festive colors.
- Sprinkles Use festive varieties for decoration.
Instructions
Cookie Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
Chilling and Baking
- Gather the dough into a ball, divide it into two discs, and wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thick and cut with a heart-shaped cookie cutter, transferring to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze cut-outs for about 10 minutes to maintain shape while baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just turning golden. Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Frosting and Decorating
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter together until fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. Add food coloring to achieve desired shades.
- Frost cooled cookies with buttercream and add sprinkles for decoration.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle with chocolate.