Servings: 25–30 cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 35 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Calories per Cookie: Approximately 80–100 kcal
Macros (Approx. per Cookie):
Protein: 1g
Carbs: 10–12g
Fat: 5–6g
Fiber: 0g
Introduction
Delicate, buttery, and incredibly soft, these heart-shaped cornstarch cookies are a charming homemade treat that melts beautifully in your mouth. Made with a simple combination of butter, flour, and cornstarch, these cookies have a light texture that feels almost like a bakery-style shortbread.
The addition of cornstarch gives these cookies their signature tender crumb, while vanilla adds a warm and comforting flavor. Their cute heart shape makes them perfect for Valentine’s Day, weddings, baby showers, tea parties, or thoughtful homemade gifts.
Whether you are an experienced baker or making cookies for the first time, this easy cornstarch cookie recipe creates elegant, delicious treats with minimal effort.
Look at the Recipe
- Melt-In-Your-Mouth Texture: Cornstarch creates a soft, delicate cookie that breaks apart beautifully.
- Buttery Vanilla Flavor: Simple ingredients combine for a classic homemade cookie taste.
- Beautiful Heart Shape: Perfect for celebrations, gifts, and special occasions.
Ingredients Needed
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (60g) icing sugar
- 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (120g) cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
How to Make Our Heart-Shaped Cornstarch Cookies
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
Preheat the oven. Set oven temperature to 170°C (340°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Cream butter and sugar. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and icing sugar together until light, fluffy, and creamy.
This step helps create a smooth dough and a lighter cookie texture.
Add vanilla. Mix in vanilla extract until evenly combined.
Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients
Prepare the flour mixture. Sift together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl.
Form the dough. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing gently until a soft dough forms.
Avoid overmixing, as this can make the cookies less tender.
Step 3: Shape the Cookies
Roll the dough. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll it out to approximately ½ cm thickness.
Cut the cookies. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to create evenly sized cookies.
Arrange on tray. Place cookies on the prepared baking tray, leaving a little space between each one.
Step 4: Bake the Cookies
Bake until lightly golden. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn slightly golden.
Do not overbake, as these cookies are meant to stay soft and delicate.
Cool completely. Allow cookies to cool on the tray before serving.
Storage & Serving Suggestions
Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Refrigeration: Not necessary, but cookies can be refrigerated for a firmer texture.
Freezing: Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Serving Suggestions: Enjoy with tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or package them as homemade gifts for special occasions.
