Description
Fast and Easy Valentine’s Sugar Cookies are the ultimate treat for any celebration of love. This delectable sugar cookie recipe combines sweet vanilla and almond flavors, resulting in cookies that are soft, chewy, and perfect for decorating. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a batch that accommodates gluten-free diets by swapping in a gluten-free flour blend. Their versatility allows for endless customization—add colors, shapes, and icing to suit any occasion. Whether you’re sharing them at a party or enjoying them with loved ones at home, these cookies will undoubtedly bring smiles to the faces of those you cherish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cream softened butter with granulated and powdered sugars in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Incorporate vanilla and almond extracts until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick on parchment paper or a floured surface.
- Cut into shapes with cookie cutters and transfer to lined baking sheets.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and chill cookies again before baking for 6-9 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg