Sugar cookie hearts

These cookies are very easy to make and the kids can help. You could also wrap them up in cellophane and give them as an Easter gift for something different or make them as bunnies instead of hearts.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Butter (unsalted)
• 1 cup Sugar
• 2 Egg
• 1 tblsp Vanilla
• 3 cup Flour
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Baking soda

Icing

• 1 cup confectioner Sugar (sifted)
• 2 tblsp Milk

Method

1. Combine butter and sugar till smooth.
2. Mix eggs and vanilla into the butter mixture.
3. Mix well.
4. Combine flour, salt and baking soda together.
5. Combine it with the butter and egg mixture prepared.
6. Mix well.
7. Let it chill for about 2 hours.
8. Reduce the dough into quarters.
9. Roll out one quarter on a slightly floured surface to desired thickness.
10. Shape into heart shapes with help of a knife or cutter.
11. Place it on an ungreased cookie sheet.
12. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees, till the edges are brown, it will take about 6-8 minutes.
13. Let them cool.

How to make Icing

• Combine confectioner sugar and milk together till smooth.
• Spread it on the cookies.

(Source: indianfoodforever.com)