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Valentine’s Sugar Cookies

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Share these Valentine’s Sugar Cookies with your loved ones to brighten their day! They’re as sweet to look at as they are to eat, making them the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)

For the Icing:

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Food coloring (pink, red, or white as desired)

For Decorating:

  • Valentine’s themed sprinkles

Instructions

  • Make the Cookies:
    • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
    • Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
    • Add Egg and Flavoring: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until combined.
    • Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
    • Chill the Dough: Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
    • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • Cut Out Cookies: Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
    • Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and just starting to turn golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Make the Icing:
    • In a bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, milk or heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Adjust the consistency with more milk or sugar as needed. Add food coloring to achieve your desired shade.
  • Decorate the Cookies:
    • Spread a thin layer of icing on one cookie at a time. Immediately garnish with Valentine’s themed sprinkles before the icing sets. Let the cookies dry completely.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is important for easy rolling and clean cookie cutting.
  • You can customize the icing colors and sprinkles for any occasion, not just Valentine’s Day.

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