Description
These Easy Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and deliciously sweet. With just the right amount of sweetness and a soft texture, they’re perfect for baking with kids or as a fun treat to share with your loved ones. Decorate them with colorful frosting and sprinkles for an extra festive touch!
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Red or pink colored sugar (optional, for rolling)
- Icing or sprinkles for decorating (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar or colored sugar for a festive touch.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass or your hand to form cookie discs.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden but the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, decorate with icing, sprinkles, or colored sugar as desired.
Notes
- If you like crispier cookies, you can bake them for an extra minute or two.
- You can roll the dough in any color sugar of your choice to match the Valentine’s Day theme (red, pink, white).
- For extra sweetness, top your cookies with buttercream or royal icing for a festive touch.
- Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Valentine’s Day cookies, sugar cookies, heart cookies, easy sugar cookies, Valentine’s Day treats, decorated cookies, soft sugar cookies