During this uncertain time, it is very important that we keep healthy, active and spend time with the people that we love.

Your health and well-being task this week is a task that you can complete with your family members.

I challenge you to make heart shaped cookies and give them to the people you love.

Ingredients

• 100g butter, softened
• 50g caster sugar
• 170g plain flour
• Ready made coloured icing tubes and edible decorations (optional)

Method

• Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/160°C Fan/Gas Mark 4 and line two baking trays with non-stick baking paper.
• Beat the butter and sugar until pale and creamy, and work in the flour to make a stiff dough. You may find it easier to do this with your hands.
• Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth. Roll out to the thickness of a pound coin, and using well-floured heart shape cutters, stamp out a dozen hearts.
• Carefully transfer to the baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
• Leave to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up, before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
• Once they are completely cool, decorate with the ready made icing. You could pipe alternating dots or your own pattern or sprinkle with some edible decorations.

Enjoy!

Miss Hamill 🙂