Description
Bethany’s Favorite Valentine Cut Out Sugar Cookies are the perfect sweet treat for celebrating love. These soft, buttery cookies are easy to make and can be customized with colorful icing and festive sprinkles. Ideal for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion, they bring joy to gatherings and create cherished memories. Get ready to impress your loved ones with these delightful heart-shaped cookies!
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick; cut into desired shapes.
- Place on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg