Homemade Valentine's Day Cookies
These homemade Valentine's Day cookies are soft, sweet, and made with love. A simple cookie dough dressed up with festive Valentine touches, perfect for sharing with the people who matter most.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer or Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie Cutters
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Decorations
- pink and red sprinkles or icing for decorating
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Form the dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Roll out the dough, cut into heart shapes, and bake on a lined baking sheet until lightly golden.
- Cool and decorate: Let cookies cool completely, then decorate with icing or sprinkles as desired.