Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with these delightful Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies. Soft and tender, these cookies are perfect for celebrating love, whether at a romantic dinner or a festive gathering. Their sweet vanilla flavor and customizable decorations make them a hit for both children and adults. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create these charming treats that are not only delicious but also perfect for gifting or sharing. Let your creativity shine as you adorn them with colorful icing and sprinkles, making each cookie a unique expression of love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and egg to the mixture; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until fully blended.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick and cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating with icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg