Description
Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to spread love and joy with heart-shaped sugar cookies. These delightful treats are buttery, soft, and melt in your mouth, making them an irresistible addition to any celebration. Decorate them with vibrant icing and sprinkles for a festive touch that will impress your loved ones. Whether you’re baking for a romantic dinner or a fun gathering with friends, these cookies are sure to charm everyone’s hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- Royal icing or glaze (for decoration)
- Assorted sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness and cut into heart shapes.
- Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden at the edges. Allow cooling before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg