Valentine's Day Mini Cookies
Delight in these charmingly sweet Valentine’s Day Mini Cookies, which celebrate love with their buttery softness and vibrant royal icing.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use real butter for best flavor
- 1 cup granulated sugar Regular sugar works best
- 1 large egg Room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract High-quality extract enhances flavor
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder For leavening
- 0.25 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
For decorating
- royal icing Amount depends on the desired decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until blended into a smooth dough.
Baking
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden around the edges.
Decorating
- Let cookies cool before decorating with royal icing.
Notes
For best results, chill your dough before rolling to prevent spreading. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.