Description
Fast and Easy Valentine’s Sugar Cookies are the ultimate sweet treat for expressing love on any occasion. These cookies are quick to prepare, taking just 15 minutes of prep time, and they offer endless customization options. Perfect for Valentine’s Day parties, gifting to loved ones, or simply indulging yourself, their tender texture and delightful flavor ensure they’ll be a hit with everyone. You can easily tailor them with your favorite extracts or colors, making them ideal for various celebrations. Follow this simple recipe to create these charming cookies that will surely brighten anyone’s day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cream together butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Roll dough into balls and chill for 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 6-9 minutes until firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg