Frosted Heart Sugar Cookies
Delight in these classic Frosted Heart Sugar Cookies, perfect for any special occasion with their tender crumb and sweet, creamy frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- For the frosting:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Mix in the sour cream until combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are just starting to turn golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together powdered sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add red food coloring as desired and mix well.
- Spread frosting onto cooled cookies and let set before serving.
Notes
For a festive touch, sprinkle colored sugar or edible glitter on the frosting before it sets.
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