Valentine's Day cookies

Cookie Dough

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. In another large bowl, beat the margarine and sugar with an electric mixer until light, fluffy, and pale in colour, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the egg, a2 Milk® Full Cream, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Shape the dough into a flat disc and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
6. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Line two baking trays with baking paper.
7. Lightly flour a clean work surface. Roll out the dough to 3mm thickness.
8. Using heart-shaped cookie cutters, cut out cookies and transfer to prepared trays, leaving 2cm between each.
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. The centres may still look slightly soft.
10. Allow to cool on trays for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.

Royal Icing

1. In a bowl, mix the icing sugar with 2 tbsp a2 Milk® Full Cream until smooth. Add more milk, 1 tsp at a time, until you reach a thick but pourable consistency.
2. Divide icing into small bowls. Add food colouring to create desired colours.
3. Ice the cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles. Allow icing to set for 30 minutes before serving.