Vanilla Hearts
4 servings
35 minutes
Vanilla hearts are delicate cookies with a rich vanilla aroma that will adorn any tea party. This recipe has roots in Russian cuisine, where homemade baking has always held a special place. Hearts symbolize warmth and coziness, creating a festive atmosphere. Their taste is fragile, buttery, with a light sweetness highlighted by vanilla essence. They are perfect for morning coffee, friendly tea gatherings, or romantic evenings. The simplicity of preparation makes them accessible even for novice cooks. The finished hearts dusted with powdered sugar look elegant and appetizing, and their texture melts in the mouth, leaving a pleasant aftertaste. These cookies are small messengers of comfort and tenderness that can be made with love for loved ones.
1
In the sifted flour, we mix the chopped softened butter until a crumbly mixture forms, add sugar, vanilla essence, and knead the dough.
- Butter: 150 g
- Wheat flour: 225 g
- Sugar: 125 g
- Vanilla essence: 1 tablespoon
2
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 2.5 cm, cut out cookies, and bake on a greased tray in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 25 minutes.
- Butter: 150 g
3
Cool the baked cookies and sprinkle with powdered sugar.