Description

What could be more perfect for Valentine’s Day than these adorable and yummy Valentine Sugar Cookies! Soft, buttery, and topped with either creamy buttercream frosting or glossy glaze, they’re the sweetest way to celebrate love.

Ingredients

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

For the buttercream frosting:

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

For the glaze:

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

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a small bowl, stir together flour and baking powder.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg and extracts, mixing until smooth.
Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until a dough forms.
Roll dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
Cut into heart or “X” and “O” shapes and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
Freeze for 5–7 minutes, then bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are just golden.
Cool on baking sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer to racks.
For buttercream: beat butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla, adding milk until creamy.
For glaze: stir powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth; add food coloring.
Dip cookies in glaze or frost with buttercream, then decorate with sprinkles.
Let decorated cookies set for 1–2 hours before serving.

Notes

For nut-free cookies, omit almond extract.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 3 months.

Chill dough between batches to prevent spreading.

Prep Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American