Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Roses

Introduction

 Cookies are soft, buttery, and perfect for decorating with beautiful buttercream roses! 💕🌹 With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are great for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, bridal showers, or any special occasion! The buttercream roses add a stunning and delicious touch that makes these cookies almost too pretty to eat!

📋 Ingredients

For the Sugar Cookies:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈

1 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg 🥚

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Buttercream Roses:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈

3 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk 🥛

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pink and green food coloring 🌸🍃

Instructions

1. Make the Sugar Cookie Dough:

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

In a separate large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).

Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

2. Roll & Cut the Heart Shapes: