Description
Delightful and creative Hello Kitty-shaped cookies perfect for Valentine’s Day, bringing joy and togetherness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, blending until fully incorporated.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick and cut out Hello Kitty shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Prepare icing by mixing powdered sugar with milk to desired consistency.
- Decorate cookies with icing to create Hello Kitty’s signature bow.
Notes
For creative variations, try adding almond extract or lemon zest. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cookies, Valentine's Day, Hello Kitty, baking, family recipe