Check out these sugar cookies. They aren't the most incredible things in the world -- just simple, soft sugar cookies. BUT, they are homemade and have a heart stamp in the middle! I think that's pretty cool/impressive. Did I really make these? Awesomeee
What you'll need:
- 3 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter, cold & cut into chunks
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 tsp liquid red food coloring
How you make it:
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Stir in the egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl mix together the flour and baking powder. Now slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture.
Once dough comes together, remove 2/3 of it and set it aside. Stir in the red food coloring into the remaining 1/3 of the dough, until the color is mixed throughout.
Roll the red dough out so that it is 1-2 inches. Cut out heart shapes and then stack them together.
Now, roll the remaining uncolored dough out so that it is 1 inch thick. Wrap the stacked hearts with the uncolored dough and slightly press together. Wrap the roll in plastic wrap. Lightly roll the entire thing along your countertop, then place it in the refrigerator for an hour (overnight would be best). You can also freeze the dough at this point (that's what I did).
When you're ready to bake, first let the dough come to room temperature (aka defrost). Then preheat your over to 350 degrees. Either line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper, or lightly grease it using non-stick cooking spray. Slice the cookie roll into 1/2 inch cookie rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies are very VERY lightly golden on the bottom. Remove them form the over and allow them to cook completely before removing them.
Viola! Heart-stamped sugar cookies. Perfect for Valentine's Day :)
Legal Term: Depraved Heart Murder
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