Heartfelt Valentine Sandwich Cookies

Heartfelt Valentine Sandwich Cookies are the perfect way to celebrate love with a sweet treat! These charming heart-shaped cookies boast a buttery texture and a delightful filling, making them a hit for Valentine's Day or any special occasion. Fill them with Pink Valentine Frosting or your favorite jam for a versatile and delicious dessert.

These cookies are not only visually appealing but also offer a delightful flavor profile that pairs well with tea or coffee. Plus, they provide a fun baking activity for families.

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Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 17

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Overview

These delightful heart-shaped sandwich cookies are perfect for Valentine's Day. With a buttery base and a sweet filling, they are sure to impress your loved ones. Use heart-shaped cutters to create charming designs and fill them with Pink Valentine Frosting or your favorite jam.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Gluten, Nuts (if almond extract is used)

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 1 Cup (c) butter
• 1.5 Cups (c) confectioners' sugar
• 1 Large egg
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) almond extract, optional
• 2.5 Cups (c) all-purpose flour
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking soda
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) cream of tartar

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, beating until the dough is just combined. Divide the dough into thirds and shape each portion into a ball.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough to a 1/4-inch thickness. For each sandwich cookie, cut out two 3-inch hearts. Use a 1 1/2-inch cutter to cut out the center of one of the hearts. Place the cutout pieces 1 to 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 7 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire racks.
6. Frost each solid 3-inch cookie with Pink Valentine Frosting and top with an open-centered cookie to form a sandwich. Frost the remaining small hearts and serve as separate cookies.

For a variation, spread a thin layer of seedless raspberry jam on each bottom cookie before topping with the open-centered cookies. Enjoy these heartfelt treats with your loved ones!