Shortbread Hearts

Amazing "Shortbread Hearts" cookies made from just four ingredients - very tender, crumbly and delicious. This recipe is straight from my own cookbook, and it's become a favorite for good reason. Bake them boldly and treat everyone, and on Valentine's Day, spoil your loved ones!

Shortbread Hearts

Tender, crumbly shortbread cookies shaped like hearts, made from just four ingredients. A versatile recipe for tea time and Valentine's Day.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 20 pieces

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 150 g margarine
• 200 g wheat flour plus a little extra for dusting
• 30 g powdered sugar
• 20 g sugar for coating

Method

 

1. Chop the margarine into pieces in a bowl, add the powdered sugar, and mash with a fork into a smooth mass.
2. Add the flour and knead the dough. Gather it into a ball and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out hearts of different sizes with cutters.
4. Coat the hearts in sugar and place on a baking sheet dusted with flour beforehand.
5. Bake in an oven preheated to 200 C for 10-15 minutes, until golden.
   
6. Let cool - and it's ready to eat. Bon appetit!