Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies
Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies are the perfect sweet treat to celebrate love. These buttery, heart-shaped delights, decorated with colorful icing and sprinkles, are not only delicious but also evoke warm memories of affection. Ideal for sharing with friends and family or indulging in self-love, these cookies are simple to make and fun to customize. Whether you’re baking for a partner or treating yourself, these charming cookies will surely spread joy on this special day.
- 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 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients; stir gently without overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared sheets, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely before decorating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg