Description
Indulge in the sweetness of Fast and Easy Valentine’s Sugar Cookies, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. These cookies are not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize colors and decorations to match your celebration. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 24 delicious sugar cookies that are ideal for sharing with loved ones or enjoying at home. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day or simply a day to spread joy, these charming cookies will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and optional almond extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; combine with wet ingredients gradually.
- Color the dough with food coloring as desired, then roll out and cut into shapes.
- Chill cut cookies for 10-15 minutes before baking at 350°F for 6-9 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg