Slice and Bake special occasion Day Cookies
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade Slice and Bake special occasion Day Cookies, reminiscent of childhood treats but made with love and creativity! These vibrant heart-shaped cookies are not only simple to prepare but also customizable, allowing you to add your favorite colors and decorations. Free from preservatives and artificial additives, these cookies are perfect for sharing with loved ones or as a thoughtful homemade gift. Whether you’re baking solo or involving the whole family, this fun project brings joy to any occasion. With easy-to-follow steps and minimal ingredients, you can create a charming batch of cookies that will impress everyone.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Red or pink food coloring (natural)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt before gradually incorporating into the wet mixture.
- Separate dough; color part with food coloring as desired.
- Freeze the colored dough for firmness before cutting out heart shapes.
- Form logs with plain dough around the hearts and chill again before slicing.
- Preheat oven to 350°F; bake slices for about 12 minutes until lightly golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg