Description
Celebrate love with these adorable and delicious Valentine cookies! Soft, buttery, and just the right amount of sweetness, these heart-shaped cookies are perfect for sharing with someone special. Whether you’re baking for a romantic partner, friends, or family, these cookies make sweet moments even sweeter. Decorate with sprinkles or icing for an extra festive touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (if needed for dough consistency)
- Red or pink sprinkles (optional)
- Royal icing or colored frosting (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms. If the dough feels too soft, add a tablespoon or two of milk, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Roll and Cut: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about ¼-inch thickness. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
- Bake: Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Decorate: Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, decorate with royal icing, frosting, or sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a dash of almond extract along with the vanilla.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Perfect for Valentine’s Day parties, or as a sweet homemade gift!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Valentine’s Day Treat
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Valentine cookies, heart-shaped, easy cookies, love, sweet treat, homemade cookies