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Heart Sugar Cookie Cake

Heart Sugar Cookie Cake for a Sweet Valentine’s Celebration

This Heart Sugar Cookie Cake is a delightful treat for Valentine’s celebrations, blending nostalgia with creamy vanilla buttercream.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Layers
  • 2 cups Sugar Cookie Dough Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Butter Softened
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
For the Frosting
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Pure preferred
  • 4 cups Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Can be colored
For Decorations
  • Decorative Toppings e.g., berries, macarons, sprinkles

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Piping Bag
  • Cookie Cutter
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather ingredients.
  2. Mix softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until creamy. Add room temperature eggs and vanilla extract, blending well.
  3. Gradually stir in the flour until a smooth dough forms. Roll out to about ¼ inch thickness on a floured surface.
  4. Cut out two heart shapes using a heart-shaped template. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges turn light golden. Allow cookies to cool completely on the sheet.
  6. Frost the first heart cookie with dollops of vanilla buttercream, creating textures as desired.
  7. Position the second heart cookie on top and frost again with more vanilla buttercream.
  8. Decorate with berries, sprinkles, or macaron pieces as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cookies are cooled before frosting. Store in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.

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