Valentine Sugar Cookies
Delight in these soft and buttery Valentine Sugar Cookies, perfectly shaped for a romantic treat that melts in your mouth and is ideal for gifting or sharing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons buttermilk
- Red and pink sanding sugar or sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Add buttermilk, one tablespoon at a time, until dough is soft but not sticky.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness. Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies.
- Place cookies onto prepared baking sheets and sprinkle with sanding sugar or sprinkles.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flair, decorate cooled cookies with royal icing and add edible glitter or small candy hearts.
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