Description
These cute Valentine’s cookies are perfect for sharing with loved ones. They are decorated with colorful icing and make a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- Red and pink food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Roll dough into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Flatten each ball with a fork.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating.
- Mix confectioners’ sugar with water and divide into bowls to add food coloring.
- Decorate cookies with icing as desired.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use different colors for various decorations.
- Experiment with different shapes using cookie cutters.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cute valentines cookies, decorated cookies, sugar cookies