Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies
Indulge in the joy of baking with these delightful Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies. Soft and buttery, each cookie melts in your mouth, adorned with vibrant icing and festive sprinkles. Perfect for sharing with loved ones, these cookies are ideal for any celebration. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a novice, this simple recipe invites you to create delicious memories that bring warmth and happiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; let cool before decorating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg