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Valentine Sugar Cookies

Delicious Valentine Sugar Cookies with a Chewy Twist

These Valentine Sugar Cookies combine a chewy texture with almond flavor, perfect for any celebration or gifting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 7 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2.75 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free mix
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh
  • 1 cup Butter (Salted, Cold) Cold for immediate handling
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 large Egg Use flaxseed egg for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Consider more almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Can be omitted
For the Frosting
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Use less for lighter icing
  • 1 cup Milk Use almond or coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Red Food Coloring Optional for festive flair
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Sprinkles Choose your favorite festive mix

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together baking powder and all-purpose flour in a small bowl.
  3. Cream together cold salted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer.
  4. Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter-sugar mixture.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  6. Roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick and cut into shapes.
  7. Refrigerate the cookie shapes for 5-7 minutes.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  9. Prepare the frosting by mixing softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  10. Decorate cookies with frosting and sprinkles and allow to sit for 1-2 hours to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.

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