HEART SUGAR COOKIES

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This recipe makes cookies perfect for decorating with Royal Icing or any simple glaze.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 16 large cookies or 30 2 1/2-inch cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, or 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice and zest of 2 lemons
1/4 cup fine sanding sugar, for decorating (optional)
Gel-paste food coloring in blue (optional)
Nonpareils, for decorating

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  • Use an electric mixer to cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs.
  • Add flour mixture, and mix on low speed until thoroughly combined. Stir in vanilla or lemon juice and zest. Wrap dough in plastic; chill for about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets; refrigerate until firm, 15 minutes. Remove from refrigerator, and decorate with sanding sugar, if desired. Bake until edges just start to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Hafiz Ijazinfo
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These cookies were delicious! I loved the heart shape and the sprinkles. They were perfect for Valentine's Day.


Nikkiel Chetty
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Leku David
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I love the heart shape of these cookies! They're so cute and perfect for Valentine's Day.


Jody Melville
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and they always turn out great.


Laila Ryan
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I'm not a huge fan of sugar cookies, but these were really good. They're not too sweet and they have a nice, chewy texture.


Gogo daniel
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These cookies were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They're so beautiful and delicious.


Hazel Downs
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them! They're so cute and easy to make, and they taste great too.


Solomon Derrick Greef
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These cookies were delicious! I loved the heart shape and the sprinkles. They were perfect for Valentine's Day.


DESIREE BAKER
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These cookies were a bit dry, but they were still tasty. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.


Niloy Sutradhar
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Krishna Pathak
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I love the way these cookies look! They're so festive and cheerful. I can't wait to try them.


Mohsin Romeo
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're perfect for any occasion. I've made them for Valentine's Day, Christmas, and even just for a fun snack. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Great Mama
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! They're so cute and festive, and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.