Description
Indulge in the sweetness of love with Fast and Easy Valentine’s Sugar Cookies! These delightful, soft cookies are quick to prepare and customizable, making them perfect for sharing with friends, family, or even yourself on Valentine’s Day. Whip up a batch in just 25 minutes and enjoy their delightful flavor that can easily cater to gluten-free diets. Adorn these cookies with colorful icing or sprinkles to elevate their festive appeal. With 24 servings, they’re ideal for parties or as charming gifts. Celebrate love deliciously!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Optional: 1/2 tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well; stir in vanilla and almond extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until combined.
- Chill dough for 10-15 minutes before rolling out.
- Cut shapes using cookie cutters and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 6-9 minutes until firm in the center.
- Cool on racks; dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 63mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 31mg