Sweet Hearts Cookies

These Sweet Hearts Cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion. Their vibrant colors and lovely twisted heart shapes make them visually appealing and absolutely delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• teaspoon salt
• Food coloring red and pink
• Sprinkles or colored sugar for decorating

Instructions:

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined

Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just incorporated

Do not overmix

Divide the dough into two portions

Add red food coloring to one portion and pink to the other, kneading until the color is evenly distributed

Shape each portion of dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line baking sheets with parchment paper

Take a small amount of each colored dough and roll them into ropes of equal length

Place the ropes side by side and gently twist them together

Form the twisted dough into heart shapes

Place the heart-shaped dough on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie

Decorate the cookies with sprinkles or colored sugar

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once the cookies are completely cool, enjoy these delightful Sweet Hearts cookies!