Ingredients: 4 cups sifted all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract heart shaped cookie cutter
Directions:1. In a large bowl, sift together the baking powder, salt, flour. In a separate bowl cream together butter and sugar until fluffy using a mixer or food processor. Add the eggs and beat. 2. You can add food coloring at this point if you want red or pink cookies. Add the sifted flour mixture and mix on low speed until incorporated. Stir in vanilla. Wrap in cellophane. 3. Chill for 1 hour. Pre heat oven to 325 degrees F. Roll out dough on a floured surface. Cut into heart shapes and place on ungreased cookie sheet. The cookies will take about 8-10 minutes to bake. |