Cupid Cookies
Spread the love with these irresistible Cupid Cookies—a delightful treat perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or any occasion that deserves a little extra sweetness. These heart-shaped sugar cookies boast a buttery, tender dough that’s rolled to perfection and baked until lightly golden. Topped with a glossy, customizable glaze infused with a touch of vanilla and tinted in romantic shades of red or pink, these cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. With simple ingredients like unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and a hint of corn syrup for the perfect finish, these cookies are fun to make and even more fun to share. Whether you’re crafting them with kids or gifting them to someone special, Cupid Cookies are sure to steal hearts and earn rave reviews.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
- 4 drops red or pink food coloring
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in batches, mixing until a dough forms.
Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten each into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies, placing them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and light corn syrup in a bowl until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a few drops of milk; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.
Stir in the red or pink food coloring to achieve the desired shade for decorating.
Using a spoon or piping bag, spread or drizzle glaze over the cooled cookies. Allow glaze to set for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3407 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.7 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.9 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 1185 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 581.4 g | 211% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 325.4 g | ||
| Protein | 42.5 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 515 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
