Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Red or pink icing for decorating
- Chocolate or berry jam for filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, blending until dough forms.
- Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into heart shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool completely.
- Spread jam on the flat side of a cookie, top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
- Decorate with icing to add hearts and festive details.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened for easier mixing.
- Use a piping bag for detailed icing decorations.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Baking, Decorating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg