Description
These Marbled Heart Sugar Cookie Cutouts are a delightful treat perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. The marbled effect adds a whimsical touch to these classic sugar cookies.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Red or pink gel food coloring (or both)
- Extra flour for rolling
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Beat butter with sugars until fluffy. Add egg, milk, and vanilla; mix well.
- Combine and Color: Gradually add dry ingredients to form a smooth dough. Divide and color dough portions.
- Create Marbled Effect: Roll colored dough into ropes, twist together, and roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut and Bake: Use cookie cutters to cut shapes, chill, then bake at 350°F for 9–11 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Cool on a rack after baking.
Notes
- For extra shine, brush cookies with milk before baking or add icing after cooling.
- Gel food coloring maintains dough consistency better than liquid coloring.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
