Print

Slice and Bake Heart Cookies

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

These Slice and Bake Heart Cookies are buttery, crisp, and fun to make! The heart-shaped design makes them perfect for Valentine’s Day, and their simple slice-and-bake preparation means no need for rolling and cutting dough repeatedly.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Vanilla Dough:

  • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp salt

For the Heart Dough (Pink or Red):

  • â…“ of the vanilla dough
  • 1–2 tsp red or pink food coloring

Instructions

  1. Make the Vanilla Dough:
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
    • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
    • Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  2. Prepare the Heart Dough:
    • Take â…“ of the vanilla dough and place it in a separate bowl. Add the food coloring and mix until evenly colored.
    • Roll the colored dough into a log, then shape it into a long heart using your hands or by pressing the sides with a ruler or small spatula. Wrap the heart-shaped dough log in plastic wrap and freeze for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
  3. Assemble the Cookies:
    • Roll the remaining vanilla dough into a large rectangle, about ¼-inch thick.
    • Wrap the vanilla dough around the heart-shaped dough log, pressing gently to adhere. Smooth the edges by rolling the combined dough log lightly on a flat surface.
    • Wrap the assembled log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
  4. Slice and Bake:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • Slice the chilled dough log into ¼-inch thick cookies using a sharp knife. Place the slices about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
    • Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Serve or Decorate:
    • Enjoy the cookies as they are, or drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle with sanding sugar for extra flair.

Notes

  • To ensure clean slices, chill the dough log thoroughly before cutting and wipe the knife between cuts.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • The dough can be frozen for up to 2 months; slice and bake directly from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to the baking time.

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/slice-and-bake-heart-cookies/