Shortbread Cookie Hearts

Shortbread Cookie Hearts
Shortbread Cookie Hearts is a vegetarian recipe with 5 servings. One portion of this dish contains about 7g of protein, 39g of fat, and a total of 686 calories. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. It works well as a dessert. A mixture of vanillan extract, flour, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes.

Instructions

1
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add 2/3 cup sugar, beating well.
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Add egg yolk and vanilla extract; beat 1 minute.
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Combine flour and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended. Beat at medium speed 2 minutes.
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Divide dough into 3 portions; wrap individually in plastic wrap, and chill 8 hours.
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Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Sprinkle each lightly with flour.
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Unwrap 1 dough portion, and roll on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
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Cut into heart shapes, using a 2-inch cookie cutter.
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Place on prepared baking sheet.
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Whisk together egg and 1 tablespoon water; brush over cookies.
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Sprinkle with sparkling sugar. Repeat procedure with remaining dough, rerolling scraps, if desired.
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Bake at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned; cool on baking sheet 10 minutes.
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Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Freeze up to 3 weeks, if desired.
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Serve with your favorite ice cream or sherbet, if desired.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In40 m.
Servings5
Health Score2
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