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Valentine Sugar Cookie Recipe

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This Valentine Sugar Cookie Recipe offers tender, buttery heart-shaped cookies perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day. The cookies have a soft texture with a subtle hint of almond and vanilla extracts. They can be topped with either creamy buttercream frosting or a sweet, colorful glaze adorned with festive sprinkles, making them both delicious and visually delightful for your loved ones.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (unbleached)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup butter (salted, cold & cut into chunks, 2 sticks)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract

Buttercream Frosting (optional)

  • 1/2 cup butter (softened, 1 stick)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp milk (or more as needed)

Glaze (optional)

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 drops liquid red food coloring
  • Valentine’s Day themed sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350° F to prepare for baking the cookies.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour and baking powder; set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a larger mixing bowl, cream the cold butter chunks and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Then, stir in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to combine well.
  4. Combine Dough: Gradually incorporate the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
  5. Roll and Cut Dough: Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough to just over 1/4 inch thickness. Use heart-shaped and/or X and O cookie cutters to cut out shapes, placing them on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  6. Chill Dough: Freeze the cut cookies for 5-7 minutes to help maintain their shape during baking.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to cooling racks to cool completely.
  9. Prepare Buttercream Frosting (if using): In a bowl or stand mixer, beat softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Slowly add milk, tablespoon by tablespoon, mixing until the frosting is creamy and holds its shape but is easy to spread.
  10. Prepare Glaze (if using): In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth and runny.
  11. Glaze Cookies: Dip each cooled cookie into the glaze, place on a cooling rack to let excess drip off, then immediately sprinkle with Valentine’s Day themed sprinkles.
  12. Dry the Glaze: Allow glazed cookies to dry for 1-2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Freezing the cookies before baking helps them keep their shape and prevents spreading.
  • If buttercream frosting is preferred, ensure the butter is softened for smooth creaminess.
  • Adjust milk quantity in the frosting to achieve the desired consistency.
  • The glaze is quick to make and provides a shiny, colorful finish ideal for decorating.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.

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