Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon saltFROSTING:1/2 cup butter, softened4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milkRed food coloring, optional
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
Using a cookie press fitted with a heart disk, press dough 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set but not brown, 6-8 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
For frosting, beat butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and enough milk to reach a spreading consistency. If desired, tint with food coloring. Decorate cookies as desired.
