Red Hearts

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 drops red food coloring

Instructions

  1. Mix ingredients in the order given. Divide dough and add enough red food coloring for desired shades of pink or red.
  2. Refrigerate dough for 40 to 60 minutes.
  3. Roll and cut out with heart cutters. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 11 minutes. Do not overbake.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

599 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.1g 10% DV
Total Fat 27.7g 36% DV
Carbs 69.2g 25% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 29.4g 59% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 6939.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 233mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 67.3mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 27.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 92.5mg 7% DV
Iron 1.7mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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