Love heart cookies
Love heart cookies are a sweet treat infused with lemon zest and juice, creating a refreshing citrus flavour in a buttery base. Perfect for festive occasions or a simple snack, these cookies are easy to make and delightful to enjoy.
Cook time 20 min
Prep time 25 min
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter1/2 cup sugar
1 egg white
2 tbsp lemon zest
1.50 cups all-purpose white wheat flour
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Love heart cookies are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion, from Valentine's Day to a simple afternoon snack. These cookies, infused with the zest and juice of lemons, offer a refreshing citrus twist that balances beautifully with their sweet, buttery base. Let's dive into making these charming heart-shaped cookies that are as fun to make as they are to eat.
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg white and lemon zest to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix well until fully combined.
- Gradually add the flour to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined and a dough forms.
- Add the lemon juice and mix until the dough is smooth and holds together.
- Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are just beginning to turn golden around the edges.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, dust the tops with powdered sugar to decorate.
- Your Love Heart Cookies are now ready to be enjoyed! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
Your love heart cookies are now ready to be enjoyed! These delightful cookies, with their perfect blend of sweetness and zesty lemon flavor, will surely bring smiles to anyone who gets a taste. Share them with loved ones or savor them yourself with a cup of tea or coffee.
Love heart cookies FAQ:
Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, until they are just beginning to turn golden around the edges.
The cookies are done when they have a light golden color around the edges. They should feel set but still soft to the touch.
You can replace the butter with a vegan alternative, such as coconut oil or vegan margarine, and use aquafaba or another egg substitute for the egg white.
Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh.
If the dough is too sticky, try chilling it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before rolling it out. Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin as needed.
Tips:
- Make sure your butter is at room temperature to ensure it creames well with the sugar.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out; this will make it easier to handle and cut into shapes.
- If you don't have a heart-shaped cookie cutter, you can use any other shape or even cut the dough into squares or circles.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Keep a close eye on the baking time; these cookies should be lightly golden at the edges but not too browned.
- Let the cookies cool completely before icing or decorating to prevent the icing from melting.
Nutrition per serving
6 ServingsCalories 370kcal
Protein 4.50g
Carbohydrates 55g
Fiber 0.94g
Sugar 30g
Fat 16g
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