Shortbread Heart Cookies by @millsandbuns

1h25

12 servings

๐Ÿงˆ

100 g

Butter

๐Ÿฌ

40 g

Icing sugar

๐ŸŒพ

130 g

Flour

๐Ÿฅ›

23 ml

Milk

๐Ÿซ

57 g

Chocolate

  1. Add
    • butter
    • icing sugar

    Add 100 g butter and 40 g icing sugar to a mixing bowl, then whisk until smooth and combined.

  2. Add
    • all-purpose flour
    • Butter

    Add 130 g all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, then fold with a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.

  3. Add
    • milk

    Add 1 to 2 tablespoons milk only if needed, then gently mix until the dough comes together without being sticky.

  4. Place

    Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper, then roll it to about 5 mm thick.

  5. Transfer

    Transfer the rolled dough to the refrigerator, then chill for 60 minutes until firm.

  6. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 180ยฐC, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  7. Cut

    Cut the chilled dough into heart shapes, then place the cookies slightly apart on the lined baking sheet.

  8. Bake

    Bake the heart cookies at 180ยฐC for 8 to 10 minutes, then remove them when the edges are lightly golden.

  9. Transfer

    Transfer the cookies to a wire rack, then let them cool completely until crisp.

  10. Drizzle
    • melted chocolate

    Drizzle or dip the cooled cookies with melted chocolate, then let the chocolate set before serving.

Shortbread Heart Cookies by @millsandbuns

1h25

12 servings

๐Ÿงˆ

100 g

Butter

๐Ÿฌ

40 g

Icing sugar

๐ŸŒพ

130 g

Flour

๐Ÿฅ›

23 ml

Milk

๐Ÿซ

57 g

Chocolate

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Add 100 g butter and 40 g icing sugar to a mixing bowl, then whisk until smooth and combined.

    ๐Ÿงˆbutter
    ๐Ÿฌicing sugar
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„whisk
  2. Step 2/10

    Add 130 g all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, then fold with a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.

    ๐ŸŒพall-purpose flour
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„rubber spatula
  3. Step 3/10

    Add 1 to 2 tablespoons milk only if needed, then gently mix until the dough comes together without being sticky.

    ๐Ÿฅ›milk
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„rubber spatula
  4. Step 4/10

    Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper, then roll it to about 5 mm thick.

    ๐Ÿ“œparchment paper
    ๐Ÿฅ–rolling pin
  5. Step 5/10

    Transfer the rolled dough to the refrigerator, then chill for 60 minutes until firm.

    ๐Ÿ“œparchment paper
  6. Step 6/10

    Preheat the oven to 180ยฐC, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    ๐Ÿณbaking sheet
    ๐Ÿ“œparchment paper
  7. Step 7/10

    Cut the chilled dough into heart shapes, then place the cookies slightly apart on the lined baking sheet.

    ๐Ÿชheart-shaped cookie cutter
    ๐Ÿณbaking sheet
  8. Step 8/10

    Bake the heart cookies at 180ยฐC for 8 to 10 minutes, then remove them when the edges are lightly golden.

    ๐Ÿณbaking sheet
  9. Step 9/10

    Transfer the cookies to a wire rack, then let them cool completely until crisp.

    โœจwire rack
  10. Step 10/10

    Drizzle or dip the cooled cookies with melted chocolate, then let the chocolate set before serving.

    ๐Ÿซmelted chocolate
    โœจwire rack

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Dairy, Sweeteners

Ingredients

Butter, Icing sugar, Flour, Milk, Chocolate

Notes

Milk (1-2 tablespoons), Chocolate (melted, for decorating some hearts, amount not given)

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

105 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 1.1g, Carbohydrates: 12.3g, Total sugars: 4.5g, Fat: 6.1g, Saturated fat: 3.8g, Fiber: 0.4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 18mg, Iron: 0.5mg, Sodium: 18mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 55ยตg, Vitamin D: 0.2ยตg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

1 hour 15 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

1 hour 25 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, whisk, rubber spatula, rolling pin, parchment paper, heart-shaped cookie cutter, baking sheet, wire rack

Appliances

Refrigerator, Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Valentine's Day, Afternoon Tea, Party, Holiday

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@millsandbuns

Origin

Cuisine

British, Scottish

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crumbly, Tender, Crisp, Buttery

Flavors

Sweet, Buttery, Milky, Chocolatey

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 5 to 7 days (Store fully cooled cookies in an airtight container,Keep in a cool and dry place,Separate chocolate-decorated cookies with parchment paper), fridge : 7 to 10 days (Store in an airtight container,Bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Freeze fully cooled cookies in an airtight freezer-safe container,Place parchment paper between cookie layers,Thaw at room temperature)