Sunday, February 15, 2009

Heart Sugar Cookies


1 1/2 cups butter (3 sticks)
1 3/4 cups sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup milk

3 teaspoons vanilla extract

5 cups flour

1/4 cup cocoa powder
food coloring

Using the electric mixer, mix butter and sugar until creamy.

Add eggs and the salt.

Beat in milk and vanilla.

Add flour a little at a time, mixing until all is incorporated.


Divide cookies into balls...one for each color.


For pink: add a few drops of red food coloring gel

For chocolate: add cocoa


Wrap each ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least
one
hour or until ready to use.


When ready to use, set oven to 350.

Roll out dough on floured parchment and use cookie cutters to
cut out shapes. Place on parchment lined baking sheets and decorate with sprinkles.
Cook for 10 minutes or until crispy.

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