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Mini Heart Sugar Cookie

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Easy mini heart sugar cookies made with a no-spread cutout dough that holds its shape perfectly. Finished with a simple vanilla glaze, these are ideal for Galentine’s Day gifting, seasonal baking, and make-ahead treats.

Ingredients

Sugar Cookies

  • 1½ cups unsalted butter (3 sticks), softened

  • 1½ cups granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature

  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 4½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Simple Vanilla Glaze

  • 1½ cups powdered sugar

  • 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream, milk, or unsweetened almond milk

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

Make the Cookie Dough

  1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

  2. Beat in eggs and vanilla until fully combined.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

  4. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined.

  5. If dough feels warm or sticky, chill for 5–10 minutes. No long chill required.

Roll, Cut, and Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. Roll dough to about ¼-inch thickness between parchment sheets.

  3. Cut into heart shapes and transfer to prepared baking sheets.

  4. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are just set and tops look matte (no browning).

  5. Cool cookies completely before glazing.

Make the Glaze

  1. Whisk powdered sugar and salt in a small bowl.

  2. Add vanilla and 2 tablespoons liquid; whisk until smooth.

  3. Add more liquid ½ teaspoon at a time until glaze is thick but spreadable.

Glaze the Cookies

  1. Spoon or spread glaze over cooled cookies.

  2. Add sprinkles immediately if using.

  3. Let glaze set fully at room temperature before stacking or packaging.

Notes

  • This recipe doubles easily. Freezing half the dough is highly recommended.

  • Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge.

  • Undecorated cookies also freeze well.

  • Glaze should slowly ribbon off a spoon — if it runs, it’s too thin.

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