Valentine's Day Cookies
Delight your loved ones with these charming and delicious Valentine’s Day cookies. Perfectly sweet and customizable, they're ideal for expressing your affection through baking.
Equipment
- Electric mixer
- Rolling Pin
- Cookie cutters various Valentine shapes
- Piping bags and tips
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter softened
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 2 Vanilla Extract teaspoons
- 3 cups All-purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 Salt teaspoon
- Royal Icing As needed
- Food Coloring Red, pink, white
- Sprinkles and Edible Glitter For decoration
Instructions
Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Incorporate Egg and Vanilla:
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully integrated.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
Chill the Dough:
- Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Roll and Cut Cookies:
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and use cookie cutters to cut into shapes.
Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 8-10 minutes.
Decorate:
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating with royal icing and sprinkles.
Notes
- Dough can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for a month.
- For best results, ensure cookies are completely cooled before decorating.
Nutrition:
- Per Serving (1 cookie):
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Proteins: 2g
- Fats: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Sugar: 11g