Oh, These Best Frosted Heart Sugar Cookies! Need a quick treat that doesn't skimp on flavor or fun? These cookies are your answer! Light, deliciously flavored, and topped with a sweet, playful frosting, they’re perfect for a little something to brighten your day without spending hours in the kitchen. I remember making these with my mom every Valentine's Day, and now, I can't wait to share them every chance I get!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
These cookies are so easy, even if it's been a while since your last baking project. My grandma, bless her heart, taught me the importance of simple joys in life, and that included these incredible cookies. The recipe has been passed down through generations within my family. Every time I bake these delicious little hearts, I feel so connected to that part of my childhood.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Roll Out Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface. Divide the dough in half and roll out to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut Out Hearts: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies.
- Bake: Place cookies onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
- Frost Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, frost them with the prepared frosting.
- Let Set: Allow the frosting to set before serving. Enjoy your Best Frosted Heart Sugar Cookies!
Best Frosted Heart Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.1 cup unsalted butter, 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Lightly flour a clean surface. Divide the dough in half and roll out to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies.
- Place cookies onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.3 cups powdered sugar, 6 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, food coloring
- Once the cookies are completely cool, frost them with the prepared frosting.
- Allow the frosting to set before serving. Enjoy your Best Frosted Heart Sugar Cookies!