Valentine's Day Sugar Cookies
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Valentine's Day Sugar Cookies
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Soft and sweet Valentine's Day sugar cookies are the perfect way to say I love you! They are super simple and make a great treat for gifting.
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Ingredients
Cookie
- ¾ cup Butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2¾ cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Frosting
- ⅓ cup Butter, softened
- 4½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Topping
- red and pink decorating gel, Valentines sprinkles
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Instructions
Cookie
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Cream butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, egg, and almond extract in a large mixing bowl (or Kitchen-Aid) until fluffy.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Stir until soft dough forms.
- Roll out and cut with a cookie cutter. Thin dough will make crunchy cookies. If you want a soft dough, it needs to be about ⅜ in. {NOTE: Try not to handle the dough too much}
- Bake for 8-10 minutes on a greased pan. Let cool on a wire rack.
Frost and Decorate
- Mix all ingredients with a hand mixer. If too thick, add a tad more milk.
- Frost the cookies with pink and red frosting.
- Use the decorating gel to add texture to the hearts. Sprinkle with red and pink sugar sprinkles and let set to harden before gifting or delivering.
Notes
- Store the dough. While not necessary, you can wrap the dough with plastic wrap and chill it in the fridge for 1-2 days before rolling and baking. You can also freeze the dough. See How to Freeze Cookie Dough for tips.
- Store. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If frosted, let the frosting set first and use wax paper to divide the layers.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
293kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
157mg
(7%)
Potassium
46mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
397IU
(8%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 157mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 397IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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