Description
Valentine Sugar Cookies are a delightful way to celebrate love, perfect for sharing with friends or indulging alone. These soft, buttery treats are easy to make and can be beautifully decorated with icing and sprinkles. With a simple ingredient list and straightforward preparation steps, you’ll create charming heart-shaped cookies that warm hearts and bring smiles. Ideal for any Valentine’s Day celebration or sweet surprise, these cookies promise joy in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and powdered sugars until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- 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