Description
Indulge in the sweetness of Fast and Easy Valentine’s Sugar Cookies, a delightful treat perfect for celebrating love on Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. This simple recipe allows you to create soft and chewy sugar cookies that can be customized to suit various tastes. Whether you’re hosting a romantic dinner or a fun gathering with friends, these cookies are sure to impress. With a quick preparation time of just 25 minutes, you’ll have deliciously decorated treats ready in no time. Plus, this versatile recipe caters to everyone—simply swap regular flour for gluten-free flour to accommodate dietary needs. Get creative with flavors and decorations, making these cookies not just tasty but also visually appealing!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose or gluten-free flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Chill dough in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
- Roll out dough and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake for 6-9 minutes until firm but not browned.
- Cool completely before decorating.
- 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: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg