Fragrant cookies "Valentines"

Taste from childhood! The older sister kneaded the dough and twisted it through a meat grinder in order to get delicious chrysanthemums as a result, but with the current tools it is possible to create more elegant and beautiful things, the main desire.

How to cook Fragrant cookies "Valentines"

Step 1

Beat sugar, eggs and the selected flavor until smooth, add butter and beat again until smooth. In the resulting mass, in several stages, mix (at first with a mixer, then with your hands) the flour, previously mixed with the baking powder. When adding flour, watch its consistency, it should turn out plastic and soft, but not sticky to your hands. Roll the dough into a ball, wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Before work, knead the dough in your hands and roll it out on the table sprinkled with flour. We cut out hearts with recesses and bake on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper (or a silicone mat) for 10-20 minutes (depending on the size of the cookies) in a preheated oven to 180-190 ° C. Then cool completely on a wire rack for about an hour.

Step 3

Fragrant cookies "Valentines"

We make icing (icing). Add 1/3 of the powdered sugar to the egg white and mix on low speed until smooth. Then add half of the remaining powder, mix again until smooth. Add the rest of the powder and beat on high speed for about 5-6 minutes until stiff peaks form. If the soul requires creativity, like mine), icing can be colored using food coloring. We put the right amount of icing in a pastry bag and start creating!)

Fragrant cookies "Valentines" - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can substitute margarine for butter in this recipe. However, using butter will give the cookies a richer flavor and slightly better texture.
Stored in an airtight container at room temperature, these cookies will stay fresh for about 3-5 days.
Yes, you can freeze the dough. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and then in a freezer bag. It will keep for up to 2 months. Thaw completely in the refrigerator before rolling out and baking.
You can make a substitute for baking powder by using a mixture of cream of tartar and baking soda. Use 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon of cream of tartar for every 1 teaspoon of baking powder required in the recipe.
Yes, you can use almond flour, but the texture will be different. You may need to adjust the amount of flour and liquid to achieve the desired consistency. Start with a 1:1 substitution but be prepared to add more almond flour if the dough is too wet.
If your icing is too runny, gradually add more powdered sugar, a tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. Be careful not to add too much, or it will become too thick.
Yes, you can use vanilla extract, almond extract, lemon extract, or orange extract to add flavor to the cookies.

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