Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 stick butter (softened)
  • Green food coloring (gel or drops)
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • Candy hearts

Instruction

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter and 3-4 drops green food coloring together with an electric mixer (or stand mixer) on medium speed for approximately one minute until combined well.
  • Add the sugar, vanilla extract and the egg yolk and beat to until mixed thoroughly.
  • Gradually add in the flour and baking powder and mix until just barely combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as you mix.(be careful not to over-mix).
  • Place the dough in the freezer for 15 minutes to chill for easier rolling.
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until approximately 1/4 inch thick.
  • Then cut out 2” circles with round cookie cutter (or a top of a mason jar) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • While the dough is in the freezer, preheat the oven to 350° F.
  • Bake the cookies for 13-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown, careful not to over-bake.
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a candy heart into the center of each cookie.
  • Let the cookies cool on a baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely