Description
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of childhood with these Gluten-Free Conversation Heart Cookies. These sweet, heart-shaped treats are perfect for any occasion, from Valentine’s Day to birthday parties. With their vibrant colors and customizable messages, they’re not just cookies; they’re a fun way to share love and joy. Easy to make and irresistibly tasty, you’ll want this recipe on hand for every celebration!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Food coloring (optional)
- Royal icing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; do not over-mix.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if time allows for better shaping.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick, then use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool completely on wire racks before decorating with icing if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg