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Decorated Easy Valentine Sugar Cookies in heart shapes with frosting and sprinkles.

Easy Valentine Sugar Cookies

These delightful sugar cookies are simple to make, buttery, and perfect for Valentine's Day. They can be easily decorated and are sure to impress at any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 3 cups All purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Almond extract (optional) For extra flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy and lighter in color.
  2. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until it forms a soft dough.
  5. Chill the dough for 30 to 60 minutes so it rolls cleanly.
Baking
  1. Roll out the chilled dough and cut out heart shapes.
  2. Bake at 350°F for about 8 to 10 minutes.
Cooling and Decorating
  1. Allow the cookies to cool completely before icing.

Notes

Store unfrosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 to 7 days. For frosted cookies, let the icing set before storing.