Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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24
servings
0.5 cup

butter

softened

0.25 cup

shortening

1.25 cup

sugar

2 unit

eggs

0.33 cup

milk

3 cup

all-purpose flour

1 tsp

baking powder

0.5 tsp

baking soda

0.5 tsp

salt

1 tsp

lemon rind

grated

2 tsp

lemon juice

fresh

2 unit

Green liquid food coloring

2 unit

Orange liquid food coloring

2 cup

Icing

Step 1
~8 min

Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.

Step 2
~8 min

Gradually add sugar, beating well.

Step 3
~8 min

Add eggs and milk, beating until blended.

Step 4
~8 min

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 5
~8 min

Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended.

Step 6
~8 min

Stir in lemon rind and juice.

Step 7
~8 min

Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.

Step 8
~8 min

Wrap each portion in plastic wrap.

Step 9
~8 min

Chill for at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours.

Step 10
~8 min

Roll out one portion of dough to a 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.

Step 11
~8 min

Cut out heart shapes using a 3-inch cookie cutter.

Step 12
~8 min

Place cookies on lightly greased baking sheets.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 13
~8 min

Repeat with remaining dough portions.

Step 14
~8 min

Bake at 350°F for 8-9 minutes or until lightly browned on the bottoms.

Step 15
~8 min

Let cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 16
~8 min

Remove to wire racks and cool completely (about 20 minutes).

Step 17
~8 min

Remove and reserve about 1/4 cup of icing.

Key Technique: Icing
Step 18
~8 min

Tint the remaining icing with green food coloring.

Key Technique: Icing
Step 19
~8 min

Spread green icing on the tops of the cookies.

Key Technique: Icing
Step 20
~8 min

Tint the reserved 1/4 cup of icing with orange food coloring.

Key Technique: Icing
Step 21
~8 min

Spoon the orange icing into a zip-top plastic bag.

Key Technique: Icing
Step 22
~8 min

Snip one corner to make a small hole.

Step 23
~8 min

Pipe dots on the cookies.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use gel food coloring for more vibrant colors.

Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading.

Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper for easier handling.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 min

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Bake and cool cookies, then freeze unfrosted.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium (sweet, buttery)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a glass of milk or hot chocolate.

Package individually as gifts.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Ice cream
Fruit salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Associated with holidays and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Valentine's Day
Christmas
Birthdays

Occasion Tags

Valentine's Day
Christmas
Birthday
Party

Popularity Score

70/100