Description
Colorful Valentine cookies are a delightful treat for your loved ones.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (red, pink, purple)
- Royal icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Divide the dough and add food coloring to each portion.
- Roll out the dough and cut into heart shapes.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Let cool and decorate with royal icing.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use different colors for variety.
- Make extra dough for more cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: colorful valentine cookies, heart-shaped cookies, Valentine's Day treats