Description
A fun and creative way to celebrate Valentine’s Day by decorating cookies.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Royal icing for decorating
- Food coloring
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar.
- Add the egg and vanilla to the butter mixture and blend well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out cookie shapes using heart-shaped cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating.
- Use royal icing and food coloring to decorate as desired.
Notes
- Ensure cookies are completely cool before icing.
- Experiment with different colors and designs.
- Store decorated cookies in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 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: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: valentine cookie decorating