Valentine Cup Cookie Cutter

Bring love to your kitchen this Valentine's Day with this charming Valentine Cup Cookie Cutter!

Ingredients

• 240 g of flour
• 100 g of sugar
• 120 g of butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons of almond powder

Colored Lemon Glaze Ingredients:

• 1 egg white
• 150 grams powdered sugar
• Lemon juice (adjust to taste)
• Food coloring (optional)

Preparation

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar.
2. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the softened butter, egg, and almond powder to the dry ingredients. Use your hands or a pastry cutter to mix until the dough forms a ball.
3. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
4. Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 6 mm thickness.
5. Cut Shapes: Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes from the dough.
6. Bake: Place the shapes on a non-stick baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.

For the Colored Lemon Glaze:

1. Prepare the Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, whisking until smooth.
2. Add Lemon Juice: Stir in the lemon juice, adjusting to your desired taste and consistency.
3. Color the Glaze: Divide the glaze into separate bowls if using multiple colors. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl and mix well.
4. Decorate the Cookies: Once the cookies are cooled, use a spoon or piping bag to apply the colored glaze over the cookies.
5. Set the Glaze: Allow the glaze to set for at least 30 minutes before serving or packaging.

Enjoy your beautifully glazed, colorful cookies!