Valentine Heart – Marbled Sugar Cookies Recipe
These marbled sugar cookies are simple, easy and great when you don’t want to spend time decorating sugar cookies. These valentine heart cookies are perfect to celebrate Valentine’s Day. They look pretty and presentable. And the best part about this recipe is that they are my no chill sugar cookie recipe. So they also do not spread when baking.
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I love baking sugar cookies and I’m always looking for excuses to bake some. I’ve always loved sugar cookies since I was a kid, which is why I experiment and try new things with them so often. Hence, you probably won’t be surprised by the number of sugar cookie recipes I have on this blog for you.
Valentine’s day will soon be here, and what better and easier way to celebrate than with cookies? Right? When we were young Valentine’s Day was a big thing. So much excitement. Over the years you realize that so much of it is been commercialized. And yet, I still think it’s a special day and Ziv and me go out for a lovely breakfast or dinner. And yet, it’s not as it used to be. As you grow older love matures into something more beautiful and suddenly Valentine’s Day seems all too small to celebrate it.
I still make something special every year. You can tell by the number of Valentine’s Day posts I have. Let’s see…. there are:
- Strawberry Red Velvet Valentine Heart, which is probably the easiest
- Valentine butterscotch cake for two
- Yogurt parfait Breakfast for two
- Chocolate Fudge Cake for two
- Valentine’s Chocolate Mousse for two
- Heart Pillow cake
- Valentine Conversation hearts tutorial
- Strawberry Heart gift box cake
- Fondant Heart Cake
- Chocolate Coated Strawberries
About These Marbled Sugar Cookies
Sometimes, you just need cookies that are more than just baked. Should I say more than chocolate chip cookies (I know nothing is better than chocolate chip cookies I get it). But, come on, there are times when you want those cookies to look more than just taken out of the oven.
These work great for me when I’m lazy or have no time to go the extra mile decorating sugar cookies. Sometimes, I’m just lazy but honestly, I have no patience with royal icing. So these look presentable and kids (grownups too) get very excited.
The cookie dough I’m using for this is my no chill sugar cookie recipe. It’s perfect for such cookies which need a bit of extra handling. And the bonus is that they also do not spread. Which means they hold their shape no matter what cookie cutter you use.
I love to roll these cookies thicker (1/4 inch) than the usual 1/8, just because we love the effect of layers you get on the side of the cookies too. They look pretty, and they taste so delicious you won’t complain about them being too thick.
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Let’s talk ingredients and substitutes (Save/Pin)
- Unsalted butter – I like to use unsalted butter in all my baking so I can control the amount of salt. And yet, if you must use salted butter just omit the salt in the recipe.
- All-purpose flour – I always use all-purpose flour with great success. You do not need any other flour.
- Cornstarch – Also known as cornflour – I never miss an opportunity to add starch, cornflour, rice flour, semolina. These add a nice crumbly melt in the mouthfeel. And it also lightens the cookie.
- Powdered sugar – Also known as confectioners sugar or icing sugar. When looking for powdered sugar always buy one made from cane sugar, not beet sugar. You will find the buttercream made from cane sugar does not have a grainy consistency.
- Vanilla extract – I like using vanilla extract. And yet, it also has the tendency to color the dough. So, if you need a white or fair dough just add clear vanilla extract or rose essence. Having said that, always use a good quality vanilla extract. I know it’s expensive, which is why I make my own vanilla extract, vanilla bean paste as well as vanilla sugar.
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Useful Tips and Tools for Baking Cookies
- I’m not a slave to mixers but when a bake needs some good creaming method required I can’t but help insist you bring that K-Mix or Kitchen Aid from the back of the cabinet.
- A good baking tray is always ideal for baking. Try using a light colored baking trayBaking tray. Or line the baking tray with Parchment Paper
- If you aren’t going to fill or decorate these cookies a regular rolling pin will work just fine. But a Cookie rolling pin in one where you have the side spacers which will help with even rolling so all your cookies are leveled. Leveled cookies bake evenly too
- It is really important to cool cookies completely on all sides as soon as they come out of the oven. So take them off the baking tray to prevent them cooking further but place them on a Cooking rack so they air circulates on all sides which prevents steam from going back into the cookie thus…… keeping them crisp not soggy.
- Always bake cookies on the center rack of your Oven, if you have more than one tray either bake them one at a time. You can bake two trays but sometimes this can lead to the bottom one spreading too much in some cookies. You can also rotate the trays in between baking which is often helpful in some cookies.
- Most cookies usually bake between 10 to 12 minutes in general. These took me about 10 minutes. Because cookies bake quickly it is also an item that gets overbaked because we end up getting distracted at the last minute. My solution is a kitchen timer that is always set to 10 minutes default and I turn it on as soon as I place the cookies in. This has saved me many cookies in the oven because my kids always keep me busy.
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Recipe – Valentine Heart Cookies, Marbled Sugar Cookies (Save/Pin)
Ingredients
- 160 grams (1 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 30 grams (1/4 cup) cornstarch/cornflour
- 113 grams ( 1/2 cup) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 94 grams (3/4 cups) powdered sugar/confectioners sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Method
Make the Dough
- Preheat the oven to 180 C / 360 F.
- Make sure the butter and egg are room temperature.
- Sift together the flour and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar in your mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
Do not skimp on this step or the cookies will be very dense. - Add vanilla.
- Followed by the egg and mix well until incorporated.
- Next, add the cornstarch and flour. Do not over mix once the flour is incorporated.
- Bring the dough together and divide into three pieces.
- Add gel food color to each – I used pink, fuschia, red and natural.
Roll the Cookies
- Roll dough on a lightly floured surface.
- I rolled my cookies a 1/4 inch or 6 mm thick using a rolling pin with spacers.
- Cut out desired shaped cookies and place them on a cookie sheet one inch apart.
- Bake cookies for about 8 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the cookies.
- When baked let cool on the tray for 7 to 10 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to cool further.
Storage
- This recipe can be doubled or more without any issues.
- The dough can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days, or
- Frozen for up to three months. If frozen thaw in the fridge over-night before you roll out.
- The baked cookies will stay at room temperature for up t0 2 weeks but best eaten within a few days.
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Marbled Sugar Cookies, Heart Marbled Cookies, Valentine Heart Cookies, No Chill No Spread Sugar cookies
Marbled Sugar Cookies Valentine Heart Cookies
Ingredients
- 160 grams All-purpose flour
- 30 grams Cornstarch/cornflour
- 113 grams Unsalted butter room temperature
- 94 grams Powdered sugar/confectioners sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Conversions - Please switch between Metric & US for more measurement options
Instructions
Make the Dough
- Preheat the oven to 180 C / 360 F.
- Make sure the butter and egg are room temperature.
- Sift together the flour and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar in your mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Do not skimp on this step or the cookies will be very dense.
- Add vanilla.
- Followed by the egg and mix well until incorporated.
- Next, add the cornstarch and flour. Do not over mix once the flour is incorporated.
- Bring the dough together and divide into three pieces.
- Add gel food color to each - I used pink, fuschia, red and natural.
Roll and bake
- Roll dough on a lightly floured surface.
- I rolled my cookies a 1/4 inch or 6 mm thick using a rolling pin with spacers.
- Cut out desired shaped cookies and place them on a cookie sheet one inch apart.
- Bake cookies for about 8 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the cookies.
- When baked let cool on the tray for 7 to 10 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to cool further.
Recipe Notes
Storage
- This recipe can be doubled or more without any issues.
- The dough can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days, or Frozen for up to three months.
- If frozen thaw in the fridge over-night before you roll out.
- The baked cookies will stay at room temperature for up t0 2 weeks but best eaten within a few days.
Recipe Video
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Jolina
These are so cute! And perfect for Valentine’s. I’ve been looking for a nice little baking project, this is just the thing. Appreciate the cookie baking tips too 🙂
Veena Azmanov
Thanks Jolina.
Lois Christensen
I love how easy you make these cookies look! And they look perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Veena Azmanov
Thanks, Lois.
Arlene Mobley
These are the cutest Valentines cookies I have ever seen. The kids will love them.
Veena Azmanov
Thanks, Arlene.
Denise
I love this video….it looks like you are playing with play doh. I bet it would be fun to do with kids. Of course I know they would love eating them even more. Perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Veena Azmanov
Thanks Denise. yes, the kids have fun with this.
Marisa Franca
The cookies are so cute and it’s great having a sugar cookie recipe that doesn’t spread. And no chill!! That is certainly a time saver. I hate chilling cookie dough because then it’s harder to work roll out. I’m certainly pinning this recipe – I’ve got lots of cookie cutters and I’d love to try them out on this recipe.
Veena Azmanov
Thanks Marisa. Yes, these are no chill and no spread cookies.
Mely arizobal
I really love cookies ?. Thank you for sharing the recipe. ?
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Mely.
Gloria
These are super cute. I bet my grandkids would love to help me make these. I know for a fact they would LOVE eating them for sure. What a fun and delicious treat.
Veena Azmanov
My kids have fun, Gloria. I think your grandkids will too.
Morgan Eisenberg
You had me at “no-chill sugar cookie recipe.”
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Morgan.
Shanika
These cookies look perfect for Valentine’s Day! Definitely loving this and the beautiful marble design!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Shanika.
Alyssa
I appreciate all of your cookie baking tips! I am not a great baker, so these tips are really helpful.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Alyssa. This is perfect for new or advanced bakers. Very simple and easy.
Neli Howard
Awww, they look so sweet. I totally forgot about Valentine’s day. Luckily hubby is not expecting anything (I hope, fingers crossed)…
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Neli.
Anjali
These cookies are super cute!! My daughter would love them
Veena Azmanov
Thanks, Anjali.
Sherri
Wow, Veena! These are so super cute! My girls would love making these! They are huge sugar cookie fans…and their favorite colors just happen to be pink and purple! So pretty! 🙂
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Sherri. Glad to hear that. My kids have fun with marbling too.