Description
These Sweet and Irresistible Valentine’s Day Cookies are the perfect way to show your love! 💕❤️ Decorated with colorful sprinkles, heart shapes, and a touch of sweetness, they’re fun to make and even more fun to share. Whether you’re baking for your sweetheart, family, or friends, these cookies are guaranteed to spread joy and love this Valentine’s Day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Pink, red, and white sprinkles or sanding sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. - Make the Dough:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just incorporated. - Roll and Shape:
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly with your hand or a glass. For heart-shaped cookies, roll the dough slightly thicker and use a heart-shaped cookie cutter. - Decorate:
Sprinkle the tops with pink, red, and white sprinkles or sanding sugar. - Bake:
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. - Serve:
Once completely cool, package these cookies in festive boxes or serve on a platter to spread Valentine’s Day cheer!
Notes
- You can use gel food coloring to tint the dough pink for an extra festive touch!
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies make a great base for decorating with icing if you’d like to get extra creative!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Valentine’s Day cookies, festive cookies, sugar cookies, heart-shaped cookies, sweet treats