Better Homes And Gardens Magazine Heart Shaped Cookies

Mike Garten

Who needs presents for Valentine's Day when nothing says "I love you" quite like homemade heart-shaped cookies? Just cut simple sugar cookies into hearts, bake and frost with royal icing. To make them extra-special, combine luster dust (an edible powder made for decorating) with a touch of vodka (it works!) and use a paint brush to "paint" on stripes.

These cookies are sure to make your hunny feel like the luckiest person in the world.

Yields: 2 - 4 dozen

Total Time: 0 hours 45 mins

2 3/4 c.

all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp.

baking powder

1/4 tsp.

kosher salt

1 c.

(2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temp

3/4 c.

sugar

large egg

1 1/2 tsp.

pure vanilla extract

Luster dust and vodka, for decorating

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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in egg and then vanilla.
Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
Shape dough into 2 disks and roll each between 2 sheets of waxed paper to 1/8 inch thick. Chill until firm, 30 minutes in refrigerator or 15 minutes in freezer.
Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Using floured cookie cutters, cut out cookies. Place on prepared sheets. Reroll, chill and cut scraps.
Bake, rotating positions of baking sheets halfway through, until cookies are light golden brown around edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on sheets 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Ice cookies with royal icing and let set. When ready to decorate, combine luster dust with a touch of vodka and use a paint brush to "paint" on stripes.

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Kate Merker Kate Merker is the Chief Food Director and oversees the team that produces all the food content appearing in several of Hearst's top titles, including Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Prevention, Woman's Day, and Country Living.

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