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Heart Shaped Cookies with Royal Icing and Fondant Flowers

These delightful heart-shaped cookies are adorned with royal icing and fondant flowers, making them perfect for special occasions like anniversaries or Valentine's Day.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour The base for your cookies, giving them the right structure and texture.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder This will help your cookies rise perfectly for that tender bite.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Adds rich flavor, essential for the cookie's melt-in-your-mouth quality.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the mix and works with the butter for a smooth consistency.
  • 1 large egg Binds all the ingredients together beautifully.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract A dash of pure vanilla will infuse warmth and aromatic sweetness into the cookies.
Decoration
  • to taste fondant flowers These sweet little additions will make your cookies stunningly beautiful.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  6. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  7. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies and place them onto the prepared baking sheets.
Baking
  1. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Decoration
  1. Once the cookies are fully cooled, decorate with royal icing and top with fondant flowers.

Notes

Ensure your butter is softened for the best texture. You can use store-bought royal icing or fondant for quicker decoration. Make sure cookies are completely cool before decorating.