Description
Delicious buttercream cookies perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup buttercream frosting
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely.
- Frost the cookies with buttercream frosting and add food coloring and sprinkles, if desired.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use different food colors for various designs.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for easier rolling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: buttercream, valentine, cookies, dessert