Valentine Cookie Pops
Celebrate love and sweetness with these adorable Valentine Cookie Pops—heart-shaped sugar cookies on a stick, perfect for gifting or sharing with loved ones! Crafted from a buttery, tender dough that's flavored with vanilla and baked to golden perfection, these treats are as fun to make as they are to eat. Each cookie pop is beautifully decorated with customizable royal icing, allowing you to add personal touches like hearts, polka dots, or romantic messages. With their playful design and vibrant colors, these treats are ideal for Valentine’s Day parties, classroom exchanges, or even as a charming edible centerpiece. Easy to package individually in clear bags with ribbons, these cookie pops are a delightful combination of creativity and sweetness, sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Keywords: Valentine Cookie Pops, heart-shaped cookies, sugar cookie recipe, royal icing, Valentine’s Day treats, cookie pops.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 24 Lollipop sticks
- 4 cups Powdered sugar (for royal icing)
- 3 Egg whites (for royal icing)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice (for royal icing)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk to the bowl with the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together.
Divide the dough into two halves and wrap each in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for easier handling.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll out one portion of the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and carefully insert a lollipop stick into each cookie, ensuring it’s secure but not poking through the dough.
Place the cookie pops onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
While the cookies cool, prepare the royal icing by beating together the powdered sugar, egg whites, and lemon juice in a large bowl until stiff peaks form. Divide the icing into different bowls if using multiple colors and add food coloring as desired.
Transfer the royal icing into piping bags or squeeze bottles for easier decorating.
Decorate the cooled cookies with the icing, adding details like hearts, polka dots, or messages. Allow the icing to fully dry.
Wrap each Valentine Cookie Pop in a clear treat bag and secure it with a ribbon, or serve them as is for a sweet Valentine’s Day treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
308 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.3 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 59 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 27 mg | 1% | |
*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.
