Valentine Cookies
These delightful Valentine cookies are soft, buttery, and beautifully decorated, making them perfect for celebrating love.
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Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Food coloring pink, red, and white
- Royal icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two parts, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
- Use cookie cutters to shape the dough into hearts and other designs.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool completely before decorating with royal icing.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g