Friday, January 10, 2014

Two-Tone Heart Cookies

When the new Fancy Flours catalog showed up in my mailbox last week I flipped through it and when I saw these cookies they jumped out at me. I earmarked the page and TA DA, here they are...from my oven:)
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.  
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  1. Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's CookieJanuary 10, 2014 at 10:30 PM

    Love, love, love!

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    1. SueJanuary 12, 2014 at 10:34 AM

      Glad you like 'em, Jennifer:) Thanks for your comment!

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  2. VeroJanuary 11, 2014 at 6:30 AM

    Oooooooh!!!!! I love them!!!!!!! :)

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  3. Angie SchneiderJanuary 11, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    Adorable! Perfect for the coming V-Day!

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  4. Lorraine @ Not Quite NigellaJanuary 11, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    They're so clever! Those colours can't help but make one smile :D

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  5. Lisa@hooplapaloozaJanuary 11, 2014 at 7:58 PM

    screw the 500 piece jigsaw puzzles! i'm going for this 7 dozen kind! :>D

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    1. SueJanuary 12, 2014 at 10:25 AM

      Yep, much easier than jigsaw puzzle, Lisa! :)

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  6. BonnieJanuary 11, 2014 at 10:17 PM

    Love 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.

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    1. SueJanuary 12, 2014 at 10:33 AM

      Thanks, 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:)

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  7. Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuffJanuary 11, 2014 at 11:52 PM

    I love the decorating without icing ... the mix and match of colors does all the decorating for you! Lucky friends!

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    1. SueJanuary 12, 2014 at 10:23 AM

      I agree, Brenda:) Thanks for your comment!

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  8. BethJanuary 12, 2014 at 4:04 PM

    These cookies are so pretty - and yet they're easy enough that I could make them! Love this idea.

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  9. Mike @ Semi SweetJanuary 12, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    Sue, 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!!

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  10. The PartiologistJanuary 12, 2014 at 7:01 PM

    So pretty and wow, simple and simply beautiful! Love it when the two go together!

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    1. SueJanuary 13, 2014 at 6:23 AM

      Thanks, Kim! I appreciate your comment:)

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  11. Michelle @ MakeMeCake.meJanuary 12, 2014 at 8:52 PM

    Incredibly easy and SO cute!! What a fantastic idea that experienced and brand new baked could make happen! Fantastic Sue!

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    1. SueJanuary 13, 2014 at 6:24 AM

      Thanks Michelle! Easy and cute is my favorite:)

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  12. PaulaJanuary 13, 2014 at 1:10 PM

    I love seeing different cookies for Valentines Day. These are lovely!

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  13. Red Couch RecipesJanuary 13, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    So cute and festive! Love the bright colors.

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    1. SueJanuary 13, 2014 at 4:56 PM

      Thanks, Joni! I like the bright colors too:)

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  14. ShannonJanuary 13, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    I 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!

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  15. NicolJanuary 14, 2014 at 1:13 AM

    These are soo cute and festive! Perfect for Valentines Day!

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  16. Maria G.January 15, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    These 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?

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  17. Jen FarrJanuary 16, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    These 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

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  18. ErinJanuary 17, 2014 at 1:53 PM

    How cute are these, Sue!!!! They are so festive.

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  19. Nicole (Bellenza Party Suite)January 23, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    Oh my gosh these are adorable! Too cute to eat ♥

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  20. CookieFebruary 26, 2014 at 1:29 AM

    They 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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