Brown sugar vanilla heart cookies

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Brown sugar vanilla heart cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. These cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with sweet vanilla flavor. Here’s a recipe to make these heart-shaped cookies:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of Butter – softened
• 1/2 cup of Sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cream of tarter
• 1 Egg
• 2 teaspoons of Vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups of Flour
• 1 teaspoon of Salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, you can refrigerate it for about 30 minutes to firm up.
6. Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
7. Cut Out Heart Shapes: Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies from the dough. Place the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them slightly apart.
8. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Decorate (Optional): Once the cookies are completely cooled, you can decorate them with icing, sprinkles, or frosting as desired.
11. Serve: Serve these delicious brown sugar vanilla heart cookies as a sweet treat for Valentine’s Day, weddings, or any special occasion.

Tips:

• For a more pronounced vanilla flavor, you can add a splash of vanilla bean paste or scrape the seeds from a vanilla bean pod into the dough.
• If you prefer a softer texture, slightly under-bake the cookies and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to wire racks.
• You can customize these cookies by adding mix-ins such as chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit to the dough.
• Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze them for longer storage.

These brown sugar vanilla heart cookies are sure to be a hit with their soft and chewy texture and delightful vanilla flavor. Enjoy sharing them with your loved ones on any occasion!