Valentine's Day DIY Cookies
Delightful and charming heart-shaped cookies perfect for expressing your affections this Valentine's Day.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure for best flavor.
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
For decoration
- Icing and colorful sprinkles Use your favorite icing colors and edible decorations.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, blending until all ingredients are well combined.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until a dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies and place them on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are golden and tops are set.
Decoration
- Let the cookies cool before decorating.
- Decorate with icing and colorful sprinkles as desired.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading and enhance flavor. For variations, try adding almond extract or colorful chocolate chips.