They are made simply with a sugar cookie recipe divided into thirds, with one section tinted red, one pink, and one white (yes I did use white gel to try and achieve white). The next step is to use a round cookie cutter to cut out the base cookie and then, using a smaller heart cutter, cut out a heart from the center of the circle, and set it aside. Do this for each cookie round. Lastly, place one of the set aside hearts (in a contrasting color) into the center of each round, like a puzzle piece:) Bake according to recipe.
A single batch of dough makes a lot of cookies! I used a 2.5-inch round, fluted cutter and ended up with about 7 dozen cookies! That's enough to pass out to all your friends, or indulge your sweeties for Valentine's Day:)
Considering their simplicity, they still have quite a WOW factor, especially when you see them all together. So pretty! I also like them because they come together swiftly with no icing involved, and have less sugar for the same reason.
I hope you give them a try.
ENJOY!
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Love, love, love!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like 'em, Jennifer:) Thanks for your comment!
DeleteOooooooh!!!!! I love them!!!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Vero!
DeleteAdorable! Perfect for the coming V-Day!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Angie!
DeleteThey're so clever! Those colours can't help but make one smile :D
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lorraine!
Deletescrew the 500 piece jigsaw puzzles! i'm going for this 7 dozen kind! :>D
ReplyDeleteYep, much easier than jigsaw puzzle, Lisa! :)
DeleteLove these Sue. I made a start version of these many years ago. Love the hearts for Valentines Day and I think these would work up quickly for those of us "cookie challenged" people.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bonnie! The way you crank out gorgeous knitted socks and adorable animals (to begin with), I KNOW you can whip up these cookies lickety-split:)
DeleteI love the decorating without icing ... the mix and match of colors does all the decorating for you! Lucky friends!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Brenda:) Thanks for your comment!
DeleteThese cookies are so pretty - and yet they're easy enough that I could make them! Love this idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Beth!
DeleteSue, these are incredible and so simple! The best combo! I love that you used white to color your dough. I have seen colored dough before but never with white! So clever!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mike! So glad you stopped by!
DeleteSo pretty and wow, simple and simply beautiful! Love it when the two go together!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kim! I appreciate your comment:)
DeleteIncredibly easy and SO cute!! What a fantastic idea that experienced and brand new baked could make happen! Fantastic Sue!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle! Easy and cute is my favorite:)
DeleteI love seeing different cookies for Valentines Day. These are lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Paula!
DeleteSo cute and festive! Love the bright colors.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joni! I like the bright colors too:)
DeleteI love these! They are so festive and cheery. I love to bake for Valentine's, so these are going on my baking list for sure!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Shannon!
DeleteThese are soo cute and festive! Perfect for Valentines Day!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nicol!
DeleteThese cookies look really toy-like. I would never have thought that they are real. I think it is a perfect solution for a romantic dessert for St. Valentine`s Day. The only thing that bothers me in this recipe is aren`t they too sugary?
ReplyDeleteThese cookies look amazing. I've included a link to your post in a Valentine craft round-up on my site. http://www.kitchencounterchronicle.com/2014/01/10-fabulous-valentine-crafts-for-older-kids-make.html
ReplyDeleteHow cute are these, Sue!!!! They are so festive.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh these are adorable! Too cute to eat ♥
ReplyDeleteThey are so cute and funny. It could be I love you “strawberry” much or I love you “honey” much or whatever you decide :) Thanks for sharing the idea xoxo
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