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Valentine's Day Cookies
Valentine's Day cookies are fun & festive, the perfect treat for your sweetheart or family!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 122 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine dry ingredients and set aside.
- With a stand mixer with a paddle attachment (or a hand mixer), combine butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla and mix until well combined and smooth.
- Add flour mixture a little bit at a time with the mixer on low until mixed and the flour is incorporated. Continue mixing until the dough holds together, about 5 minutes. (If the dough seems floury or powdery, it need to continue to mix together).
- Divide the dough in half and flatten each half into a disk. Wrap with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. While the oven is preheating, remove the dough from the fridge.
- Sprinkle the worksurface with a bit of powdered sugar or flour so the dough doesn't stick. Roll dough to ¼" thickness and cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies 1-inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until cookies begin to brown on the edges.
- Cool completely before decorating with icing.
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Notes
- Choose clear vanilla or try almond extract for a twist!
- Ensure butter and egg are at room temperature.
- Beat butter for the full time; if the dough seems powdery, keep mixing.
- Refrigerate as directed. Let dough reach room temperature before baking.
- Use an ungreased sheet for well-shaped cookies.
- Get creative with shapes and colors for any occasion!
Nutrition Information
Calories
122
(6%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
80mg
(3%)
Potassium
41mg
(1%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
10IU
(0%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 122
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 122 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.