Irresistible Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies: Easy, Delicious Treats
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Delight in easy Valentine’s cookies! These delicious treats are perfect for celebrating love and sharing sweet moments with friends and family.
Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Yield:24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
½ teaspoon of salt
1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups of granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
2 teaspoons of almond extract (optional)
Royal icing or frosting for decoration
Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough – Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, usually about 2-3 minutes. Then, add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Mix until well combined.
Step 2: Combine and Chill – Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, beating on low speed until everything is just combined. Once the dough comes together, shape it into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Chilling the dough will make it easier to roll out and cut into shapes.
Roll and Cut the Cookies – After chilling, remove the dough from the refrigerator. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough until it’s about ¼ inch thick. Use cookie cutters in various heart shapes to cut out the cookies. Place the cookie shapes onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake the Cookies – Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorating Your Cookies – Once the cookies are completely cool, it’s time to decorate! You can use royal icing or your favorite frosting to add color and flair to your Valentine’s Day sugar cookies.
Notes
Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies are the perfect treat to celebrate love and affection on this special day. With their beautiful heart shapes and delightful flavors, these cookies can serve as a sweet gift for loved ones or as a holiday treat for family and friends. Made with simple ingredients, decorated with festive icing, and customizable to fit any theme, this sugar cookie recipe will not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also make your celebration more memorable.
