Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies
Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies are a delightful way to express your affection this season. These soft, buttery cookies melt in your mouth and are adorned with colorful icing and sprinkles, making them perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying yourself. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, these cookies will add a festive touch to any gathering. Whether it’s a romantic gesture or a fun treat for friends, these charming cookies are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- 3 tbsp milk (for icing)
- Food coloring (red, pink) (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
- Let cool completely before decorating with icing made by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and food coloring.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg