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Valentine’s Day Cookies

Deliciously simple cookies perfect for Valentine's Day, easy to make and customizable for all tastes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour For the base cookie dough.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetener for the cookies.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Use real butter, not margarine.
  • 1 large egg Essential for binding the dough.
Flavor Enhancers
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Adds a classic flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract Optional but adds a fancy touch.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder For leavening.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances all flavors.
Decorating Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For icing.
  • 1 tablespoon milk or water To make the icing spreadable.
  • as needed food coloring For decoration.
  • as needed sprinkles For a fun topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Roll out the chilled dough and cut into desired shapes.
  2. Place the cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
  3. Allow cookies to cool before decorating.
Decorating
  1. For icing, mix powdered sugar with milk or water and add food coloring.
  2. Decorate cooled cookies with icing and sprinkles.
  3. Let the icing set before serving.

Notes

Store baked cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 4 days. Cookies can also be frozen for a month before baking.