Valentine's Sugar Cookie Hearts (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - ½ cup sugar
03 - ¼ cup plant-based butter, softened
04 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - ¼ cup plant milk
06 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
07 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Royal Icing

08 - ½ cup powdered sugar
09 - 1-2 tablespoons plant milk
10 - ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - Food coloring as desired

# Let's Cook!:

01 - Soften butter at room temperature. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
02 - Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add softened butter, milk, and vanilla. Combine until dough forms.
03 - Roll dough ¼-inch thick on floured surface. Cut shapes with cookie cutters.
04 - Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to rack.
05 - Mix icing ingredients, add color if desired. Decorate cooled cookies and let icing set before serving.

# Recipe Notes:

01 - Vegan-friendly Valentine's Day sugar cookies that can be cut into hearts and decorated with colorful royal icing.