Description
Delight your loved ones with these charming Valentine cookies decorated with vibrant icing and sprinkles! Perfect for any occasion, these heart-shaped treats are sure to steal hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups icing sugar
- Food coloring gel (assorted colors)
- Sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar until blended.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed; fold gently until combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and place them on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Allow cooling completely before decorating.
- Mix icing sugar with water until smooth but thick enough to hold its shape. Add food coloring and decorate cookies as desired, topping with sprinkles while the icing is still wet.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor.
- Experiment with different extracts like almond or add citrus zest for added zing.
- Chill dough for thicker cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 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: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg