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Perfect Galentine’s Mini Heart Cookie Party Board

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These mini heart cookies are buttery, tender, and decorated with royal icing, perfect for celebrating friendship and creating a festive cookie board for Galentine’s Day or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 5–6 tablespoons warm water
  • Gel food coloring (red, pink, white)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
  • Heart-shaped sprinkles
  • Edible glitter or shimmer dust
  • Mini marshmallows (optional)
  • Fresh berries (strawberries or raspberries)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Dough (15-20 minutes): In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes). Add egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, mixing just until combined.
  2. Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing on low speed until dough comes together. If too sticky, add a tablespoon more flour. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
  3. Roll and Cut Cookies (15-20 minutes): Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to ¼ inch thickness on a floured surface. Use mini heart cookie cutters to cut shapes. Transfer cookies to lined baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart.
  4. Bake (8-10 minutes): Bake until edges just turn golden. Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Prepare Royal Icing (10 minutes): Whisk powdered sugar with meringue powder. Add warm water and vanilla extract, beating until stiff peaks form (5-7 minutes). Adjust water for consistency. Divide and tint with gel food coloring.
  6. Decorate (30-45 minutes): Fill piping bags with colored icing. Outline and flood cookies, add details while wet or after base dries (15-20 minutes). Sprinkle decorations before icing sets.
  7. Assemble the Party Board: Arrange decorated cookies on a board with fresh berries, mini marshmallows, and other garnishes. Serve at room temperature.

Notes

Chill dough at least 1 hour to prevent spreading. Use gel food coloring for best icing consistency. Work in batches when decorating to prevent icing from drying out. Keep cookie cutters clean and dry between cuts. Let cookies cool completely before decorating to avoid cracking icing. Dough can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated. Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze undecorated cookies for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: mini heart cookies, Galentine’s Day, sugar cookies, royal icing, party board, easy cookies, homemade treats, festive cookies

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