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Heart-Shaped Cookies with Doves and Wedding Rings

Delightful heart-shaped cookies, soft and buttery, perfect for weddings and celebrations, decorated with charming doves and wedding rings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 115
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour This will form the base of your cookies, providing the perfect texture.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder A must-have for a slight rise and fluffy texture.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances the sweetness of the cookies.
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened Adds richness and a melt-in-your-mouth quality.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the cookies beautifully.
  • 1 large egg Binds the ingredients together for a perfect dough.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses the cookies with a lovely aroma and flavor.
  • Decorative icing in white and silver Essential for creating the beautiful doves and wedding rings on top of the cookies.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Preparing your oven ahead of time ensures your cookies bake evenly.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  5. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until fully combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. Divide the dough into two portions. Roll out one portion on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  8. Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies from the dough, then transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Decoration
  1. Once cooled, decorate with white and silver decorative icing.
  2. Let the icing dry completely before serving or packaging them for an event.

Notes

Chilling your dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling can help solidify the butter, making it easier to manage. For a fun twist, try adding a hint of almond extract along with the vanilla for extra flavor.