Description
Delightful cookies perfect for Valentine’s Day that combine sweetness, whimsy, and fun shapes adorned with colorful sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Colorful sprinkles
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the butter mixture.
- Chill the dough for about an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough and cut into fun shapes.
- Place cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely before decorating as desired.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for best results and ensure to chill the dough to maintain the shape while baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, Valentine's Day, baking, treats, family, fun