Irresistible Love Letter Shortbread Cookies in 30 Minutes
Delicious shortbread cookies shaped like love letters, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in flour, salt, and vanilla extract until dough forms.
- Add pink food coloring if desired.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into heart shapes.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Decorate with icing or sprinkles for extra flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg