Save Adorable heart and star-shaped cookies tied with ribbons, perfect for gifting or festive occasions. These buttery treats are delicately flavored with vanilla and can be decorated as you wish.
Ingredients
- Cookie Dough: 250 g all purpose flour
- Cookie Dough: 125 g unsalted butter, softened
- Cookie Dough: 100 g granulated sugar
- Cookie Dough: 1 large egg
- Cookie Dough: 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cookie Dough: Pinch of salt
- Decoration: 100 g powdered sugar
- Decoration: 2 3 tbsp lemon juice or water
- Decoration: Food coloring (optional)
- Decoration: Decorative ribbons (for tying)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Step 2:
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Step 3:
- Gradually incorporate the flour and salt, mixing just until the dough comes together.
- Step 4:
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in cling film, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Step 5:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 6:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 5 mm thickness.
- Step 7:
- Cut out heart and star shapes using cookie cutters, making a small hole near the top of each for threading ribbon later.
- Step 8:
- Place shapes on the prepared tray. Bake for 10 12 minutes until edges are just golden.
- Step 9:
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 10:
- For the icing, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice or water to create a smooth, spreadable glaze. Add food coloring if desired.
- Step 11:
- Decorate cookies as desired and allow icing to set.
- Step 12:
- Once completely dry, thread decorative ribbons through the holes and tie into bows.
Save Notes
Pair with tea or sparkling wine for a festive treat. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls Electric mixer or whisk Rolling pin Heart and star cookie cutters Baking sheet Parchment paper Wire rack
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten), egg, milk (butter). May contain traces of nuts if processed in shared facilities. Always check ribbon and decoration ingredients for allergens.
Save These delightful cookies will add a festive touch to any occasion.
Recipe FAQs
- → What ingredients create the cookie dough's flavor?
The dough features softened butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, egg, and a pinch of salt for delicate, buttery notes with vanilla aroma.
- → How are the heart and star shapes maintained when baking?
The dough is chilled after mixing to firm up, helping the shapes hold their form during baking. Cutting dough to uniform thickness also aids in even baking.
- → What is the role of the glaze and how is it prepared?
The glaze, made of powdered sugar mixed with lemon juice or water, adds a sweet, slightly tangy coating that sets smoothly over the cooled cookies for decoration.
- → Can these treats be customized for flavor variations?
Yes, you can swap part of the flour for cocoa powder for a chocolate variation or add almond extract for a nutty aroma to adapt the flavor.
- → How should the cookies be stored to maintain freshness?
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to keep them fresh and maintain texture.
- → What tools are essential for shaping and baking these treats?
Key tools include mixing bowls, an electric mixer or whisk, a rolling pin, heart and star cookie cutters, baking sheet, parchment paper, and a wire rack for cooling.