Ingredients:

  • 225g unsalted butter, softened to 65°F
  • 200g granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 10ml vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 375g all-purpose flour
  • 15g cornstarch
  • 5g baking powder
  • 3g fine sea salt
  • 60g valentine heart sprinkles (sequins)
  • 20g pink sanding sugar

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Beat 225g softened butter and 200g sugar. Mix 4 minutes until pale and voluminous.
  3. Incorporate 1 large egg and 10ml vanilla bean paste.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift 375g flour, 15g cornstarch, 5g baking powder, and 3g salt.
  5. Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter. Mix until just combined and no white streaks remain.
  6. Gently fold in 40g of the heart sprinkles.
  7. Form 24 balls (about 2 tablespoons each).
  8. Roll the top of each ball in the 20g pink sanding sugar and press the remaining 20g of sprinkles onto the surface.
  9. Arrange on sheets and bake for 10 minutes. Remove when edges are set but centers look slightly soft.
  10. Let them sit on the tray for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.