Pin Adorable heart and star-shaped cookies tied with ribbons, perfect for gifting or festive occasions. These buttery treats are delicately flavored with vanilla and can be decorated as you wish.
These cookies have quickly become my go-to treat for special celebrations, bringing smiles to everyone's faces.
Ingredients
- Cookie Dough: 250 g all-purpose flour, 125 g unsalted butter, softened, 100 g granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, Pinch of salt
- Decoration: 100 g powdered sugar, 2–3 tbsp lemon juice or water, Food coloring (optional), Decorative ribbons (for tying)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Step 2:
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Step 3:
- Gradually incorporate the flour and salt, mixing just until the dough comes together.
- Step 4:
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in cling film, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Step 5:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 6:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 5 mm thickness.
- Step 7:
- Cut out heart and star shapes using cookie cutters, making a small hole near the top of each for threading ribbon later.
- Step 8:
- Place shapes on the prepared tray. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are just golden.
- Step 9:
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 10:
- For the icing, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice or water to create a smooth, spreadable glaze. Add food coloring if desired.
- Step 11:
- Decorate cookies as desired and allow icing to set.
- Step 12:
- Once completely dry, thread decorative ribbons through the holes and tie into bows.
Pin These cookies always bring back warm memories of baking afternoons shared with family and friends.
Notes
Pair with tea or sparkling wine for a festive treat. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, Electric mixer or whisk, Rolling pin, Heart and star cookie cutters, Baking sheet, Parchment paper, Wire rack
Allergen Information
Contains: Wheat (gluten), egg, milk (butter). May contain traces of nuts if processed in shared facilities. Always check ribbon and decoration ingredients for allergens.
Pin Enjoy these delightful cookies fresh, or gift them to brighten someone's day.
Recipe Q&A
- → How is the dough prepared for the shapes?
Softened butter and sugar are creamed until fluffy, then combined with egg and vanilla. Flour and salt are gradually mixed in until just combined, forming a smooth dough that is chilled before rolling.
- → What thickness should the dough be rolled to?
The dough should be rolled out to approximately 5 mm thickness to ensure even baking and a delicate texture.
- → How are the ribbons incorporated into the cookies?
Each cookie shape is cut with a small hole near the top before baking, allowing decorative ribbons to be threaded through once the icing is dry.
- → What ingredients are used for the icing glaze?
The icing is made by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice or water, creating a smooth glaze that can be colored if desired.
- → Can these treats be flavored differently?
Yes, you can replace some flour with cocoa powder for a chocolate note or add almond extract to the dough for a different aroma.
- → How should these cookies be stored?
They stay fresh for up to one week when kept in an airtight container at room temperature.