Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies

INGREDIENTS

20 1/4 oz

all-purpose flour ((4.5 cups))

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

baking powder

12 1/4 oz

granulated sugar ((1.75 cups))

8 oz

unsalted butter ((1 cup) at room temperature)

large eggs (at room temperature)

1 tsp

vanilla extract ((can substitute lemon or almond extract))

2 tbsp

buttermilk

6 tbsp

meringue powder

3/4 cup

water

1 1/2

lbs powdered sugar ((6 cups))

1 1/2 tsp

light corn syrup

1/2 tsp

almond extract ((can substitute lemon or clear vanilla extract))

Gel food coloring (I use Americolor brand)

Heart-shaped cookie cutter (about 3-3.5 inches wide)

Piping tips (#2 round tip, small star tip, leaf tip)

Piping bags and couplers