Description
Easy Valentine Cookies Recipe is a simple, heartfelt treat perfect for sharing special moments on Valentine’s Day. Made with classic pantry staples, these soft, buttery cookies feature balanced sweetness and charming heart shapes that can be customized and decorated for a festive touch. Ideal for baking with kids or gifting loved ones, the recipe offers quick preparation and versatile variations.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Decorations
- Sprinkles
- Edible glitter
- Red and pink icing
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Begin by beating the unsalted butter with granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth, light, and fluffy. This step is key to achieving a tender cookie texture and helps incorporate air for a soft bite.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined, taking care not to overbeat. This will make the dough creamy and lend a lovely aroma to your cookies.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agent and seasoning in your dough.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until a cohesive dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender and soft.
- Chill and Roll Out Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Once chilled, roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness—perfect for cutting out heart shapes.
- Cut Shapes and Bake: Use your favorite Valentine’s Day cookie cutters to create shapes, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes or until edges are just golden.
- Decorate: Once cooled, decorate your cookies with icing, sprinkles, or edible glitter to add that extra sparkle and sweetness that makes Valentine’s cookies truly special.
Notes
- Chill the dough properly before rolling for cleaner, sharper cookie shapes and improved texture.
- Use room temperature butter for smoother blending and fluffier dough.
- Do not overbake; remove cookies once edges start turning golden as they firm up while cooling.
- Roll dough evenly to ensure uniform baking of cookies.
- Wait until cookies are completely cooled before decorating for best results with icings and toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Valentine's Day cookies, heart-shaped cookies, easy cookies, baking with kids, festive cookies, sweet treats