Description
Indulge in the sweetness of Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies, a delightful treat that captures the essence of love and affection. These charming heart-shaped cookies are soft, sweet, and perfect for any occasion, from Valentine’s Day celebrations to school events or simply to brighten someone’s day. With a rich flavor profile from butter, sugar, and vanilla, these cookies are fun to decorate using vibrant royal icing. Whether you’re a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this easy recipe will guide you in creating beautiful cookies that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
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- 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- Gel food coloring (assorted)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking powder; set aside.
- Cream together butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream; mix well.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough to ¼ inch thickness and cut with a heart-shaped cookie cutter.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool before decorating with royal icing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg