Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend), 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup 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, alternating with the milk, until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend), 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 cup milk (or non-dairy milk)
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies from the dough.
Place the heart cookies onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk (or non-dairy milk) until smooth. Add food coloring, if desired, and mix well.
1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk (or non-dairy milk), Food coloring (red or pink)
Once the cookies are completely cool, decorate them with the icing and sprinkles, if desired.
1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk (or non-dairy milk), Food coloring (red or pink), Sprinkles (optional)
Let the icing set before serving or packaging the Valentine's Day Heart Treats as a gift. Enjoy your Valentine's Day Heart Treats!
