Marbled Heart Cookies – Valentine Sugar Cookies

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. 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 so Ziv and I go out for a lovely breakfast or dinner.  

As you grow older love matures into something more beautiful and suddenly Valentine’s Day seems all too small to celebrate it. You really don’t need a Valentine’s Day to celebrate love but its a wonderful excuse.

About These Marbled Sugar Cookies

Sometimes, you just need cookies that are not loaded with frosting and yet you want them to look pretty and presentable. These work great for me when I have no time or don’t want to go the extra mile decorating sugar cookies.

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.

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. But you could use any of my other sugar cookies recipe just as well.

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Useful Tips and Tools

• I prefer to weigh my ingredients with a kitchen scale for the correct measurements. When appropriate I use my measuring cups and spoons too. read – how to measure ingredients correctly when baking.
• I’m not a slave to mixers. And yet, when you need some good creaming, I highly recommend you use the Kenwood or Kitchen Aid.
• A good baking tray is always important. So, try using a light-colored baking tray. Another option is to 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. And yet, a cookie rolling pin has the side spacers that will also help you with rolling. So all your cookies are leveled and bake evenly.
• Also, it is really important to cool cookies completely on all sides. So, after 10 mins take them off the baking tray to prevent them from cooking further. Place them on a  cooling rack so air circulates on all sides. This prevents steam from going back into the cookie, thus, keeping them crispy not soggy.
• Most cookies usually bake between 10 to 12 minutes. Since cookies bake quickly they can also get over-baked. This is due to our tendency to get distracted at the last minute. Hence, my solution is a kitchen timer that is always set to 10 minutes. I turn it on as soon as I place the cookies in the oven. This has saved me many cookies since my kids always keep me busy.

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. read- how butter affect baking
• 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.

How to Make Valentine Sugar Cookies Heart-Shaped Cookies (Save/Pin)

Make the Dough

• Preheat the oven to 180 C / 356 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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Valentine Sugar Cookies

Author: Veena Azmanov

5 from 14 votes

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Calories: 163kcal

Adjust Servings Here: 12 Cookies

Description

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. 

Ingredients

• 160 grams (1.28 cups) All-purpose flour
• 30 grams (1.06 oz) Cornstarch/cornflour
• 113 grams (3.99 oz) Unsalted butter room temperature
• 94 grams (0.78 cups) Powdered sugar/confectioners sugar
• 1 large (1 large) Egg
• 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) Salt
• 1 tsp (1 tsp) Vanilla extract

ADJUST SERVINGS HERE – 12 Cookies

Instructions

Make the Dough

• Preheat the oven to 180 C / 356 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.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Valentine Sugar Cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 163 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 5g25%

Cholesterol 37mg12%

Sodium 56mg2%

Potassium 20mg1%

Carbohydrates 20g7%

Fiber 0g0%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 260IU5%

Calcium 7mg1%

Iron 0.7mg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator. Thank you

Keywords – heart, marbled, Sugar Cookie Recipe, Valentine’s, Vanilla Sugar Cookies

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