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Prep Time:1 hrAdditional Time:2 hrs 20 minsTotal Time:3 hrs 20 minsServings:16Yield:16 cookiesJump to Nutrition Facts
Prep Time:1 hrAdditional Time:2 hrs 20 minsTotal Time:3 hrs 20 minsServings:16Yield:16 cookies
Prep Time:1 hr
Prep Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:2 hrs 20 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:3 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings:16
Servings:
16
Yield:16 cookies
Yield:
16 cookies
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsCookies2cupswhole-wheat pastry flour, plus more for rolling½teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonbaking powder10tablespoonsunsalted butter, softened½cupgranulated sugar1ouncecream cheese, softened1largeegg, at room temperature1teaspoonlemon extractIcing3cupsconfectioners' sugar3tablespoonsdried egg whites6tablespoonswater1 ½teaspoonslight corn syrup½teaspoonlemon extractRed, yellow and blue natural liquid food coloring
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Ingredients
Cookies
2cupswhole-wheat pastry flour, plus more for rolling
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonbaking powder
10tablespoonsunsalted butter, softened
½cupgranulated sugar
1ouncecream cheese, softened
1largeegg, at room temperature
1teaspoonlemon extract
Icing
3cupsconfectioners' sugar
3tablespoonsdried egg whites
6tablespoonswater
1 ½teaspoonslight corn syrup
½teaspoonlemon extract
Red, yellow and blue natural liquid food coloring
DirectionsTo prepare cookies: Whisk flour, salt and baking powder in a medium bowl. Place butter, sugar and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add egg; beat until well combined. Add lemon extract; beat until well combined. Reduce mixer speed to low; gradually add the flour mixture, beating until dough forms.Shape the dough into a disk; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface; roll to 1/8-inch thickness. Using a 4 1/4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 16 cookies, re-rolling the scraps as necessary. Place the cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.To prepare icing: Sift confectioners' sugar and dried egg whites together in a medium bowl. Stir in water, corn syrup and lemon extract until smooth. Divide among 5 bowls (about 1/4 cup icing per bowl); stir 1 to 2 drops of food coloring into each portion until desired colors are achieved. Reserve 1 bowl of icing for writing messages on the cookies, adding 6 to 8 drops of red to make dark pink icing for writing. (To prevent the icing from drying out, keep it covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) You may need to add 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon water to thin the icing to the proper consistency. When ready to decorate, spoon each icing into a pastry bag with a writing tip. Outline the edges of the cookie and fill with the desired color. Let dry for 1 hour. Pipe on conversation heart message of choice.TipsEquipment: Parchment paper; 4 1/4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutterOriginally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2020
Directions
To prepare cookies: Whisk flour, salt and baking powder in a medium bowl. Place butter, sugar and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add egg; beat until well combined. Add lemon extract; beat until well combined. Reduce mixer speed to low; gradually add the flour mixture, beating until dough forms.Shape the dough into a disk; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface; roll to 1/8-inch thickness. Using a 4 1/4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 16 cookies, re-rolling the scraps as necessary. Place the cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.To prepare icing: Sift confectioners' sugar and dried egg whites together in a medium bowl. Stir in water, corn syrup and lemon extract until smooth. Divide among 5 bowls (about 1/4 cup icing per bowl); stir 1 to 2 drops of food coloring into each portion until desired colors are achieved. Reserve 1 bowl of icing for writing messages on the cookies, adding 6 to 8 drops of red to make dark pink icing for writing. (To prevent the icing from drying out, keep it covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) You may need to add 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon water to thin the icing to the proper consistency. When ready to decorate, spoon each icing into a pastry bag with a writing tip. Outline the edges of the cookie and fill with the desired color. Let dry for 1 hour. Pipe on conversation heart message of choice.TipsEquipment: Parchment paper; 4 1/4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter
To prepare cookies: Whisk flour, salt and baking powder in a medium bowl. Place butter, sugar and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add egg; beat until well combined. Add lemon extract; beat until well combined. Reduce mixer speed to low; gradually add the flour mixture, beating until dough forms.
Shape the dough into a disk; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface; roll to 1/8-inch thickness. Using a 4 1/4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 16 cookies, re-rolling the scraps as necessary. Place the cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
To prepare icing: Sift confectioners' sugar and dried egg whites together in a medium bowl. Stir in water, corn syrup and lemon extract until smooth. Divide among 5 bowls (about 1/4 cup icing per bowl); stir 1 to 2 drops of food coloring into each portion until desired colors are achieved. Reserve 1 bowl of icing for writing messages on the cookies, adding 6 to 8 drops of red to make dark pink icing for writing. (To prevent the icing from drying out, keep it covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) You may need to add 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon water to thin the icing to the proper consistency. When ready to decorate, spoon each icing into a pastry bag with a writing tip. Outline the edges of the cookie and fill with the desired color. Let dry for 1 hour. Pipe on conversation heart message of choice.
Tips
Equipment: Parchment paper; 4 1/4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2020
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)246Calories9gFat40gCarbs4gProtein
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