Description
Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies are the perfect way to show your love this February 14th. With their buttery texture, soft bite, and sweet vanilla flavor, these cookies are delightful whether enjoyed fresh or beautifully decorated. Easy to make and customizable with colorful icing and sprinkles, they will warm hearts and bring smiles to your Valentine’s celebration.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually add to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Cut into heart shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on prepared sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg