Simple Heart Cutout Cookies Recipe

Name: Simple Heart Cutout Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE FONDANT DECORATIONS:; 1/2 pounds Prepared Fondant In The Color(s) Of Your Choice; FOR THE COOKIES:; 2-1/4 cups All-purpose Flour; 1/2 cups Dutch-Processed Cocoa Powder, Sifted; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Fine Salt; 1 cup Butter, Room Temperature; 1 cup Granulated Sugar; 1 Large Egg; 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract

Servings: persons

FOR THE FONDANT DECORATIONS:
1/2 pounds Prepared Fondant In The Color(s) Of Your Choice
FOR THE COOKIES:
2-1/4 cups All-purpose Flour
1/2 cups Dutch-Processed Cocoa Powder, Sifted
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoons Fine Salt
1 cup Butter, Room Temperature
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 Large Egg
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract

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For the fondant decorations:
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Knead fondant until soft and workable. Roll between 2 layers of waxed paper to 1/16-inch thickness. Use fondant cutter to cut shape(s) and impress design(s). Set aside until needed.
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For the cookies:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle or BeaterBlade attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium high speed for 30 seconds. Add egg and vanilla; beat to combine. Add flour mixture and beat until incorporated. Remove dough from mixer bowl and wrap well with plastic; chill for 1-3 hours.
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Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Roll each dough portion to 1/8-inch thickness between 2 layers of wax paper. Cut out desired shapes with plunger cutters, without plunging the design into the cutout (dust cutter in flour if needed). If needed, chill dough before transferring cutouts to sheet pan to prevent distortion.
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Place cookies 2-inches apart on silpat lined sheet pan. Bake for 6-8 minutes; remove from oven and top with fondant cutouts. Cool completely before serving. Store in airtight container between with wax paper between layers.
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Note: Fondant decorations can be made a day or more in advance if stored on wax or parchment paper in an airtight container.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE FONDANT DECORATIONS:, 1/2 pounds Prepared Fondant In The Color(s) Of Your Choice, FOR THE COOKIES:, 2-1/4 cups All-purpose Flour, and more.

Yes, Simple Heart Cutout Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Simple Heart Cutout Cookies

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