Valentines Day Sugar Cookies
Delight your loved ones with these soft and buttery Valentines Day Sugar Cookies, perfect for sharing sweet moments with beautiful heart-shaped decorations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons buttermilk
- Red and pink colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using).
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Add buttermilk one tablespoon at a time until the dough is soft but not sticky.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto prepared baking sheets.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass, then sprinkle colored sugar or sprinkles on top.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra festive cookies, use heart-shaped cookie cutters and decorate with royal icing or edible glitter.
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