Description
Valentine sugar cookies are the perfect way to express your love. These soft, buttery treats melt in your mouth and fill your kitchen with a delightful aroma of vanilla and sugar. Ideal for sharing on Valentine’s Day or any day you crave something sweet, these cookies are easy to make and can be decorated to suit any occasion. With a simple recipe that even novice bakers can master, you’ll create beautiful, festive cookies that bring joy to everyone.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until incorporated.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface and cut into shapes.
- Bake on lined baking sheets for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks before decorating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg