Valentine’s Day Cookies
Delightful heart-shaped cookies that are crisp on the edges and chewy in the center, perfect for expressing love on Valentine’s Day.
Ingrédients
Cookie Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it is at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Decoration Ingredients
- Heart-shaped cookie cutters
- Sprinkles and decorations Use your favorite sprinkles.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients on the countertop.
- Measure out the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl and whisk them together.
Mixing Dough
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract and beat until fully integrated.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Chill Dough
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Baking Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Decorate with sprinkles or decorations of your choice.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them for later enjoyment.