Valentine's Day Cookies
Delightful heart-shaped cookies perfect for sharing with friends, celebrating friendship and warmth.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter Room temperature for best texture.
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with almond flour for a nutty flavor.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder For leavening.
- a pinch salt
Icing Ingredients
- powdered sugar for icing Use with water and food coloring.
- food coloring Choose colors to decorate as desired.
- sprinkles Optional, for embellishment.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the pure vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
Baking
- Roll out the dough to ¼-inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack.
Icing
- Prepare icing by mixing powdered sugar with water and food coloring until reaching desired consistency.
- Decorate cooled cookies with icing and sprinkles as desired.
Notes
Chilling the dough helps maintain its shape while baking. Use different food colors and sprinkles to customize visuals.