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Mini Valentine's Cookies
5 from 3 votes

Mini Valentine's Cookies

These delicious mini valentine's cookies are made from scratch and topped with a sweet glaze. The perfect DIY valentine's gift idea for kids and adults

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 50 mini cookies
Calories: 38 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

For Cookies:
  • 1/2 cup butter 1 stick, unsalted
  • 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 1 Cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons
For Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon
  • 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
  • Food Coloring optional
Extras
  • Sprinkles
  • candies
  • edible pen

Instructions

For Cookies
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
  3. Throw all the ingredients together in the bowl of a mixer and mix until combined
  4. Using a rolling pin, roll the cookie dough between 2 pieces of parchment paper. Make sure they are about 1/4" of an inch thick
  5. Cut out the hearts using the cookie cutter
  6. Any leftover dough, roll again and cut more hearts
  7. Place the hearts on the lined cookie sheet
  8. Bake for 6-8 minutes
  9. Remove from oven and let the cool completely before glazing.
For Glaze
  1. Place all ingredients minus the teaspoon of milk in a bowl. Mix until combined. If needed add the teaspoon of milk
  2. Add the food color of your choice (if desired)
  3. Glaze should be thick but still pourable
Assembly
  1. Dip each cookie into the glaze and shake off the excess glaze. Glaze should cover the surface of the cookie
  2. Add sprinkles or candy if desired
  3. Let the cookies dry out on a baking rack for a minimum of 6 hours
  4. After cookies have dried, you may use an edible pen to write out messages
  5. Store cookies in an airtight container

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 38kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Potassium 2mg (0%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 55IU (1%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 50 mini cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 38

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 38kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Potassium 2mg 0%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 55IU 1%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.