Description
Bethany’s Favorite Valentine Cut Out Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat that embodies the spirit of love and joy. These soft, buttery cookies melt in your mouth and hold their shape perfectly for decorating with colorful icing or sprinkles. With a delicious blend of vanilla and almond flavors, they create sweet memories that warm the heart. Ideal for Valentine’s Day or any occasion, these cookies are simple to make and even more fun to share!
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder before gradually adding it to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
- Place the cutouts on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg