Swirled Valentine Cookies That Will Steal Hearts This February
Delightful marbled cookies perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations, easy to make and irresistibly sweet - valentine cookies that will steal hearts!
Equipment
- stand mixer
- - Baking sheet
- - Parchment paper
- - Cookie cutters
- - Plastic wrap
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg or flax egg for egg-free version
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt preferred
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
For the Marbled Effect
- 1 bottle gel food coloring for vibrant colors
Instructions
How to Make Marbled Valentine Sugar Cookies
- In a stand mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, salt, and baking powder, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, combining it slowly until it forms a soft dough.
- Divide the dough in half. Add a few drops of gel food coloring to one half, mixing until vibrant.
- Pinch off small balls from each colored dough, kneading them together gently to create swirls.
- Shape the marbled dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut out shapes.
- Freeze the cut cookies on a baking sheet for 15 minutes before baking.
- Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are slightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Optional: Decorate with festive sprinkles for added Valentine cheer.