Description
The Best Valentine Sugar Cookies are the perfect sweet treat to celebrate love. Soft, buttery, and heart-shaped, these delightful cookies are adorned with vibrant icing that adds a festive touch to any occasion. Simple to prepare, they fill your home with a comforting aroma and create lasting memories with every bite. Whether for a romantic dinner or a fun gathering, these cookies are sure to make hearts flutter!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Royal icing ingredients (powdered sugar, meringue powder, water)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.
- 4. Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- 5. Roll out dough and cut into heart shapes using cookie cutters. Place on prepared baking sheets.
- 6. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg