Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies Icing (Printable)
Buttery heart-shaped sugar cookies adorned with sweet, colorful icing. Ideal for gifting, parties, or a delightful treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Cookies
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ For the Icing
08 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
09 - 2-3 tablespoons milk
10 - 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
11 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 - Food coloring (gel or liquid), as desired
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
03 - Add egg and vanilla extract; beat until combined.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
05 - Divide dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
07 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
08 - Place cookies 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
09 - Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are just golden. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - For the icing, whisk powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, and vanilla until smooth. Adjust consistency with milk if needed.
11 - Divide icing among bowls and tint with food coloring as desired.
12 - Decorate cooled cookies with icing using a piping bag, squeeze bottle, or spoon. Let icing set before serving or packaging.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You'll adore how straightforward it is to create bakery-worthy cookies right in your own kitchen.
- The pure delight of decorating these hearts, whether alone or with loved ones, is surprisingly therapeutic and utterly charming.
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- Always ensure your butter is truly at room temperature for the best creamed texture; cold butter won't emulsify properly.
- Sifting powdered sugar for the icing is a game-changer for a smooth, professional finish — don't skip this step!
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- For a truly crisp edge without overbaking the center, rotate your baking sheets halfway through the baking time.
- Always let your cookies cool completely before icing — warm cookies will melt and ruin your beautiful designs.