Valentine Sweethearts
Celebrate love with these delightful Valentine Sweethearts cookies, the perfect treat for any romantic occasion! These buttery, tender cookies are infused with a hint of vanilla and almond extracts, giving them an irresistible flavor that melts in your mouth. With their charming heart shape and a creamy, pastel-hued frosting sandwiched between, these homemade cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. Ready in under an hour, this recipe combines simple pantry staples with a touch of artistry, thanks to the magic of food coloring. These festive cookies make for a stunning addition to Valentine’s Day spreads, gift boxes, or any celebration that calls for a sweet showstopper. Make memories this Valentine’s Day with these adorable, sweet bites of love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 3 drops Food coloring (red or pink)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
To make the filling, beat the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and a few drops of food coloring in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
Spread a small amount of the frosting on the bottom of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie.
Repeat with the remaining cookies and frosting.
Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4589 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 209.9 g | 269% | |
| Saturated Fat | 129.6 g | 648% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 733 mg | 244% | |
| Sodium | 1073 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 628.7 g | 229% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 391.6 g | ||
| Protein | 40.6 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 417 mg | 9% | |
*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.
