Ingredients:

  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g) salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks, 226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar (optional)
  • 3-4 tablespoons (45-60ml) milk (optional)
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • Sprinkles, edible glitter (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies. Re-roll scraps and cut out more cookies.
  8. Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between them. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Add food coloring if desired. Adjust milk to achieve desired consistency.
  11. Once the cookies are completely cool, decorate them with icing and sprinkles as desired.