Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies Recipe
These heart-shaped sugar cookies are perfect for any occasion, with a buttery, soft texture and a sweet vanilla flavor. They are easy to make, can be decorated with frosting, sprinkles, or enjoyed plain, and they make a beautiful gift or party treat.
Ingredients
- 200 g salted butter
- 200 g sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 470 g cake flour
- 40 g maizena (cornstarch)
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar together for a minimum of 5 minutes.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Pour in the vanilla extract.
- Sift in the flour, maizena, and salt.
- Mix the dough just until no more visible white bits remain, then use a spatula to form the dough into a ball.
- Transfer the dough ball to a ziplock bag and roll it out slightly.
- Place the dough in the fridge to chill for 25 minutes until firm.
- Preheat the oven to 175°C and line a baking sheet with a perforated baking mat.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough out to 8mm thickness.
- Using a floured heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out the cookies and place them on the lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a baking rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy as is, coat in sugar, or top with frosting and sprinkles.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape while baking.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.