Hearts filled with Love Cookies

Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with our delightful Hearts Filled with Love Cookies recipe, a charming and delicious way to express your affection. These heart-shaped cookies are made from a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth dough that’s perfectly sweetened and easy to work with. The real magic happens when you fill them with your choice of luscious jam, chocolate ganache, or creamy frosting, creating a delightful surprise in every bite. Decorate the cookies with a dusting of powdered sugar or colorful sprinkles to add a festive touch. Perfect for sharing with loved ones, these cookies make a wonderful gift or a sweet addition to any Valentine’s Day celebration. Whether you’re baking for a romantic partner, friends, or family, these Hearts Filled with Love Cookies are sure to warm hearts and create lasting memories. Follow our simple recipe to create these adorable treats and spread the love this Valentine’s Day!

Here’s a fun and straightforward Valentine’s Day recipe that you can make with minimal effort:

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

• Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 well-beaten egg
  • 2 tablespoons Pet Milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

For Assembly:

• Raspberry or strawberry jelly
• 4X Confectioner’s Sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

1. Sift Together:

   • In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

2. Cream Together:

   • In another bowl, cream the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Stir In:

   • Add the well-beaten egg, Pet Milk, and vanilla to the creamed mixture and stir until combined.

4. Chill:

   • Chill the dough overnight before using.

5. Roll and Cut:

   • Roll out the chilled dough and cut with a heart-shaped cookie cutter. Each cookie will need a top and a bottom.

6. Bake:

   • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden.

7. Assemble Cookies:

   • Once the cookies are cool, place a teaspoon of jelly on the bottom of one cookie and cover it with another cookie (with the tops facing outward).

8. Finish:

   • Sprinkle the assembled cookies with 4X Confectioner’s Sugar before serving.

These treats are easy to make, a fun activity for kids, and a delightful treat for your Valentine’s Day celebration! Enjoy!