Valentine Sandwich Cookies

Valentine Sandwich Cookies are delightful treats that are perfect for celebrating Valentine's Day or any special occasion. You can also personalize the cookies by writing sweet messages or names on them using edible markers or icing.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon almond extract (Optional)
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Directions

Step 1: Preheat Pizzello oven to 350℉ (175℃).

Step 2: Cream butter and confectioners' sugar together in a large bowl. Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.

Step 3: Whisk flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar together in a medium bowl. Add to butter mixture; beat until dough is just combined. Divide dough into thirds and shape each portion into a ball.

Step 4: Place one portion of dough on a lightly floured surface and roll out to 1/4-inch thickness. For each sandwich cookie, cut out two 3-inch hearts; cut out the center of one of the hearts with a 1 1/2-inch cutter. Place cutout pieces 1 to 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.

Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks.

Step 6: Frost each solid 3-inch cookie with Pink Valentine Frosting and top with an open-centered cookie to form a sandwich. Frost the remaining small hearts and serve as separate cookies.