Valentine’s Sugar Cookies
Valentine’s Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and perfect for decorating with icing, chocolate, or festive sprinkles. These classic heart shaped sugar cookies are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and are ideal for Valentine’s Day parties, gifts, or family baking moments.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk
- Rolling Pin
- Heart shaped cookie cutters
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup melted chocolate optional
- 1 cup royal icing optional
- Valentine sprinkles optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut into heart shapes using cookie cutters and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool completely on a cooling rack.
- Decorate with royal icing, melted chocolate, or sprinkles as desired.
Notes
Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading.
Do not overmix after adding flour to keep cookies tender.
Roll dough evenly for consistent baking.
Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating.
