Valentine Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies
Celebrate love and sweetness with these Valentine Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies, a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion that calls for a touch of romance. Infused with the warm, comforting flavor of ground cinnamon, these delicate heart-shaped cookies are as charming as they are delicious. The dough comes together easily with pantry staples like unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, while a hint of coarse sugar on top adds a satisfying sparkle and crunch. With just 20 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes in the oven, these cookies are an effortless yet stunning way to share your affection. Ideal for gifting, dessert tables, or as a sweet surprise for loved ones, they’ll quickly become a favorite Valentine's Day tradition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Powdered sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 260 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
Lightly flour your work surface, and roll out the dough to approximately 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) thickness.
Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Optional: Sprinkle coarse sugar over the cookies for a sweet, decorative touch.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden. The cookies should remain fairly pale overall.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy! These cookies are perfect for Valentine's Day or any time you want to share a little love.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.3 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.4 g | 567% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 630 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 328.4 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 124.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.7 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 365 mg | 8% | |
*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.
