Description
Valentine’s Sugar Cookies are the perfect sweet treat for celebrating love. These soft, buttery cookies melt in your mouth and are ideal for sharing with family and friends or enjoying solo. Decorated with colorful icing and festive sprinkles, they add a charming touch to any occasion. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day or just a moment to indulge, these delightful cookies will surely bring joy to your heart and taste buds.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Add food coloring if desired and mix until evenly colored.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool completely before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg