Description
These charming Valentine Cookies are the ultimate sweet treat to celebrate love on Valentine’s Day! With their delightful pink and white stripes, these cookies are not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious. Ideal for gifting or sharing with friends and family, they feature a soft texture that melts in your mouth. Topped with sparkling pink sanding sugar, these sugar cookies will be a hit at any gathering. Whether you’re baking for a romantic evening or a fun party, this easy recipe is perfect for creating memorable moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (227g, room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (234g)
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (500g, sifted)
- 3/4 cup cornstarch (80g, sifted)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (4g)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (15mL)
- 1/4 cup pink sanding sugar (50g)
- Few drops of pink food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare two batches of cookie dough—one uncolored and one pink. Sift together flour, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl.
- In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in vanilla and eggs gradually.
- Combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated. Roll out both batches to about 1/4-inch thickness and chill.
- For the pink dough, add food coloring before rolling out and sprinkle with sanding sugar.
- Cut both doughs into strips and layer them together; then roll to seal.
- Cut into heart shapes and place on lined baking sheets.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg