Valentine Sugar Cookies
Delight in these classic Valentine Sugar Cookies, perfectly soft and decorated with festive red and pink icing, ideal for sharing love and sweetness this holiday.
- 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 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons buttermilk
- Red and pink royal icing or colored sugar for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk to form a soft dough.
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use Valentine-themed cookie cutters to cut shapes and place onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Decorate with royal icing or colored sugar as desired once cooled.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of lemon zest to the dough or use colored sanding sugar for a quick decorating option.
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