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Cupid's Arrow Heart Cookies

Cupid's Arrow Heart Cookies are delightful, buttery cookies perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion, featuring a soft texture and sweet decorative designs.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 175
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Forms the base of the cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Gives the cookies a delightful rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances the sweetness.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Adds a rich, buttery flavor.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 1 large egg Binds ingredients together.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Adds aromatic sweetness.
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Brings depth to the flavor.
Royal Icing
  • 3 cups powdered sugar Essential for royal icing.
  • 2 tablespoons meringue powder Helps stabilize the icing.
  • 5-6 tablespoons water Adjusts the consistency of the icing.
  • as needed red and white food coloring For coloring the icing.
  • as needed edible white sprinkles or pearls For decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the creamed mixture; mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, combining until consistent dough forms.
  6. Divide the dough into two halves and roll each out to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
  7. Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies and arrange them on prepared baking sheets.
Baking
  1. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges start to turn lightly golden.
  2. Allow cooling completely on a wire rack.
Decorating
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, meringue powder, and 5 tablespoons of water until smooth.
  2. Divide the icing into two bowls—color one red and leave the other white.
  3. Transfer the icing into piping bags with small round tips and decorate the cookies as desired.
  4. Sprinkle decorated cookies with edible sprinkles or pearls.
  5. Allow royal icing to set fully before serving.

Notes

For best results, chill the dough for easier handling and feel free to experiment with different flavors and decorations.