what better way to do that than with a batch of homemade cookies? These sweet treats are the perfect handmade gift for your special someone, and with their delicious flavor and cute design, they’re sure to put a smile on their face.
These cookies are easy to make, even if you’re not a seasoned baker. And with this recipe, you’ll be able to make 24 cookies, so there’s plenty to go around. Whether you’re looking for a romantic gift for your partner or a tasty treat to share with friends and family, these Valentine’s Day cookies are sure to hit the spot. So why wait? Get your baking supplies ready and let’s get started on these yummy sweet cookies. Your loved ones will be glad you did!
Ingredients:
3 C flour
1 TBSP baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
1 ½ C powder sugar
1 large egg, room temp
2 tsp vanilla extract, divided
2 egg whites
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
2 C powder sugar
1 disposable piping bag
fitted with number 2 tip
1 squeeze bottle
1 container of pink sanding sugar
2 C Strawberry preserves jam
1 heart cookie cutters
1 mini heart cookie cutter
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Combine flour, baking soda, and cream of tarter into a large bowl. Whisk ingredients together and set aside.
Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar, egg and 1 tsp of vanilla extract until creamy.
Slowly add the flour mixture, one cup at a time, stirring to combine after each addition.
Once combined, lightly flour a cutting board and knead the dough until combined
Roll dough out to 1 inch thick
Cut 24 heart cookies
Using the mini heart, cut out a heart into the middle of 12 regular size cookies
Bake the cookies for 15 minutes
Once baked, let cookie cool completely
Icing directions:
Using the standing mixer, combine the egg whites, cream of tarter, powder sugar and vanilla
Mix until combined and stiff with peaks on medium speed. about 7 minutes
Scoop some icing into the piping bag
Add 1-2 tbsp of water into the remaining icing and mix until smooth
Pour into the squeeze bottle
Decorating instructions:
Using the piping bag, outline the cookies with the cut out heart
Fill in cookies with the thinned icing in the squeeze bottle
Pour the sugar sprinkles onto a plate or a medium bowl
Carefully dip the icing part of the cookie into the sprinkles.
Carefully pick up the cookie and place back onto the cookie sheet
Repeat steps with remaining cookies, once all have been icing and dipped in the sprinkles set aside for an hour for the icing to harden
Using the solid cookies, scoop about 1 tbsp of jelly into the middle and spread slightly with a knife.
Place the heart cookie coated in sprinkles on top of the heart with the jelly and slightly push down so that the hearts will stick together.
Let cookies sit for 5 minutes before enjoying!
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