Description
Delightful and colorful cookies perfect for celebrating love and joy with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Sprinkles and food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Scoop the dough into balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Gently press into heart shapes if desired and sprinkle with colored sugar or sprinkles.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, until edges start to turn golden.
- Allow to cool on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
- Decorate with icing, sprinkles, or candy as desired.
Notes
For variations, add almond extract or cocoa powder, or try using coconut sugar for a deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Valentine's Day, cookies, kids, baking, family recipes