Valentine Sugar Cookies
Delightfully soft and buttery Valentine Sugar Cookies decorated with festive royal icing, perfect for sharing love and sweetness on Valentine’s Day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons buttermilk
- Red and pink royal icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk until dough forms.
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to ¼-inch thickness.
- Cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter and place onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Decorate with royal icing once cooled and let icing set before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of lemon zest to the dough, or use colored sugar sprinkles before baking for added sparkle.
Find it online: https://delilita.com/valentine-sugar-cookies/