Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies
Delightful heart-shaped cookies with a soft, buttery texture that melt in your mouth, perfect for sharing and decorating this Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's softened for easier mixing.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 piece egg Large egg preferred.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Sifted if desired.
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt Can reduce if using salted butter.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined to form a thick dough.
- Divide the dough in half and roll out one portion to about 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decoration
- Decorate as desired once completely cooled with frosting, sprinkles, or festive decorations.
Notes
For a twist, add a pinch of almond extract or colored sprinkles to the dough. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness. If you want softer cookies, underbake slightly.