Mini Conversation-Heart Cookies

Dairy Free
Mini Conversation-Heart Cookies
300 min.
100
39kcal

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Get ready to spread some love with these delightful Mini Conversation-Heart Cookies! Perfect for any occasion, especially Valentine's Day, these charming little treats are not only adorable but also dairy-free, making them a great option for those with dietary restrictions. With a soft and sweet sugar cookie base, each heart-shaped cookie is a canvas for vibrant colors and fun messages, just like the classic conversation hearts we all know and love.

Imagine the joy of sharing these cookies with friends and family, each one uniquely decorated in shades of pink, purple, yellow, green, and orange. The process of making these cookies is as enjoyable as eating them! From mixing the dough to rolling it out and cutting out the perfect hearts, this recipe is a fun activity for bakers of all ages. Once baked, the cookies are dipped in a luscious vanilla frosting that adds a creamy touch and a pop of color to each bite.

With a yield of 100 cookies, they are perfect for parties, classroom treats, or simply to brighten someone's day. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or just want to indulge in a sweet treat, these Mini Conversation-Heart Cookies are sure to bring smiles and sweet sentiments. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let’s get baking!

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix 
  • serving basic cookie mix for on cookie mix pouch for cutout cookies
  • 16 oz vanilla frosting 
  • serving pink lady apples green yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, butter and egg until soft dough forms.
  2. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on floured surface.
  3. Cut out approximately 100 cookies with 1-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, rerolling dough as necessary.
  4. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  5. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are set. Cool on cookie sheet 1 minute.
  6. Remove to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, divide frosting among 6 small bowls, about 1/3 cup each. Using food colors, tint frosting in each bowl a different color, leaving 1 bowl white.
  8. Working with 1 color at a time, microwavable small bowl of frosting uncovered on High 8 to 10 seconds or until thin enough to pour.
  9. Using 2 forks, dip and roll each cookie in melted frosting to cover completely, letting excess drip off.
  10. Place on cooling rack placed over waxed paper to catch drips. Repeat with remaining cookies and colored frosting.
  11. Let stand at least 3 hours at room temperature until frosting is set. Store loosely covered at room temperture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories39kcal
Protein1.85%
Fat23.34%
Carbs74.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0.75
Glycemic Load
1.35
Inflammation Score
0
Nutrition Score
0.13695652207927%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:38.82kcal
1.94%
Fat:1g
1.55%
Saturated Fat:0.14g
0.84%
Carbohydrates:7.25g
2.42%
Net Carbohydrates:7.23g
2.63%
Sugar:5.23g
5.82%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:22.54mg
0.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.18g
0.36%