Irresistible Valentine’s Day Cookies You'll Love to Make
These delightful valentines day cookies are easy to make and perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Equipment
- - Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- - Cookie cutter
- - Baking sheet
- - Parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar For decoration
- 2 large Large Eggs Room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract optional
- 3 cups Flour or Gluten-Free Flour Blend Quality blend for gluten-free options
- 1 teaspoon Xanthan Gum Optional but recommended for texture
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Check freshness
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt A pinch goes a long way
Instructions
How to Make Valentine’s Day Cookies
- Prepare Dough: Cream the unsalted butter and both sugars together in a mixing bowl for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well, and pour in the vanilla extract (and almond extract if using).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, blending until just combined.
- Color Dough: Add 1-3 drops of food coloring into the dough and knead gently until the color is evenly distributed.
- Roll and Cut: Roll out the dough to about 1/4 to 1/3 inch thickness. Use a greased cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Chill for 10-15 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 6-9 minutes until the centers are firm but not browned.
- Cool and Decorate: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Dust with powdered sugar once cooled.
Notes
Optional: Sprinkle with colorful edible glitter for added charm.