Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to share a dessert that’s as sweet as your love. This giant heart cookie is fun to bake, easy to decorate, and makes a stunning centerpiece for any celebration. Whether it’s for family, a sweetheart, or a classroom party, this oversized cookie delivers both flavor and wow-factor.
Ingredients
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1 recipe sugar cookie dough (homemade or store-bought)
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Frosting of your choice
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Valentine-themed sprinkles, candies, or edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat & Prepare: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking sheet or a heart-shaped cake pan.
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Shape the Heart:
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If using a pan, pat the dough directly into the heart shape.
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If free-handing, roll the dough on a floured surface and cut into a heart using a paper pattern.
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To move the cookie without tearing, gently roll it around a rolling pin, lift carefully, and unroll it onto the baking sheet.
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Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Cool Completely: Allow the cookie to cool before decorating.
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Decorate: Frost the cookie and add sprinkles, candies, or write a Valentine’s message with icing.
Tips for a Perfect Giant Heart Cookie
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Customize the Flavor: Add a teaspoon of almond extract or a pinch of cinnamon to the dough for extra warmth.
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Personal Touch: Use colored icing to write sweet messages like Be Mine, Love You, or XOXO.
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Gift-Ready: Wrap the finished cookie in cellophane and tie with a festive ribbon for a homemade Valentine’s gift.
This giant heart cookie isn’t just a dessert—it’s a delicious way to show someone how much you care. Bake one for your Valentine, and watch their heart melt with every bite.
