Ingredients
3 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 c. granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 tbsp. milk
1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
4 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Pink and red food coloring
Sprinkles
Preparation
Step 1In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another large bowl using a hand mixer, beat butter and sugar until fluffy and pale in color. Add egg, milk, and vanilla and beat until combined, then add flour mixture gradually until totally combined. Step 2Shape into a disk and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour.Step 3When ready to roll, preheat oven to 350º and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out dough until 1/8” thick. Using a heart shaped cookie cutter, cut out cookies and transfer to prepared baking sheets. Step 4Bake until edges are lightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Step 5Make frosting: In a large bow using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt and beat until combined. Step 6Divide frosting into 3 bowls. Add pink food coloring to one bowl and red food coloring to another. Stir each bowl and add more food coloring until desired color is reached. Frost cookies using an offset spatula with each color of frosting, then top with sprinkles.
Fingers crossed that your valentine is making you some chocolate covered strawberries. Editor’s Note: The introduction to this recipe was updated on January 22, 2021 to include more information about the dish.Have you made these yet? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
