Description
These Easy Valentine’s Day Cookies are soft, festive, and perfect for celebrating love and friendship. Simple to make and fun to decorate, they’re ideal for parties, gifts, or sweet moments at home.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Red or pink food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles, heart candies, or chocolate chips for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using), and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until a dough forms.
- If using food coloring, divide the dough and mix in desired colors.
- Roll the dough into balls or roll it out to 1/4 inch thick and cut with heart-shaped cookie cutters.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and decorate with sprinkles or candies if desired.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
No need to chill the dough, but chilling helps with cleaner shapes if using cutters.Use gel food coloring for vibrant pink or red hues without thinning the dough.Add chocolate chips or drizzle with icing for extra flair.Use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
