Valentine Sugar Cookies
Celebrate love and sweetness with these delightful Valentine Sugar Cookies, a must-have for any romantic occasion or festive gathering. These buttery cookies are perfectly crisp yet tender and are cut into charming heart shapes, making them the ultimate edible expression of love. Decorated with customizable royal icing, you can create intricate designs or keep it simple with a sprinkle of food-safe glitter—perfect for impressing loved ones. With easy-to-follow steps and pantry-friendly ingredients like flour, butter, and vanilla, this recipe is accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Bake a batch of these gorgeous cookies for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or just because, and create heartwarming moments one bite at a time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 whole Large egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 3 cups Powdered sugar (for royal icing)
- 2 tablespoons Meringue powder
- 4 tablespoons Water
- as desired Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture. Beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disc to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the royal icing, beat the powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water together on low speed until the icing is smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Divide the icing into small bowls and add food coloring if desired. Adjust the icing consistency by adding a few drops of water to thin or powdered sugar to thicken.
Decorate the cooled cookies with the royal icing. Use a piping bag for precise designs or spread with a knife for a simpler look.
Allow the icing to dry completely before serving or storing. Enjoy your Valentine Sugar Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5202 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.7 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.5 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 703 mg | 234% | |
| Sodium | 1179 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 816.6 g | 297% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 576.9 g | ||
| Protein | 40.8 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 480 mg | 10% | |
*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.
